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

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2010
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony NEX-5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was unveiled 4 months after the NEX-5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores vs the NEX-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NEX-5 

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

 NEX-5 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

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

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NEX-5 
IntroducedSeptember 2010June 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

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

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the NEX-5.

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

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NEX-5 is 88 and 89 respectively.

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

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

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NEX-5.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony NEX-5 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography highlights
57
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (12MP)
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography details
Sony NEX-5 Street photography details
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (140g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (320 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
52
resolution is good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-5 Travel photography details
58
lighter than others (140 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery (320 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
59
resolution is good (14MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography features
47
manual focus
good sized screen (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (320 per charge)
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5
28
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others (140g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony NEX-5
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-09-21 2010-06-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5 -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 287g (0.63 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 796
Other
Battery life 320 images 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $566 $599