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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A450

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A450 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A450, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 9 months after the A450 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony A450

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 A450 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 A450 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A450

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 A450 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the A450.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A450 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A450.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A450 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography details
Sony A450 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
72
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (140g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography features
Sony A450 Sports photography features
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Travel photography with Sony A450
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lighter than competitors in class (140 grams)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (320 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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good battery (1,050 CIPA)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 CIPA)
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,050 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging advice
Sony A450 Vlogging advice
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includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (140 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A450
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-09-21 2010-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 560g (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 769
Other
Battery life 320 shots 1050 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $566 $1,241