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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony a1

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony a1 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 a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released January 2021
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony a1 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony a1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out 11 years earlier than the a1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the a1 when it comes 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 a1

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 a1 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
ReleasedJanuary 2021September 2010More modern by 126 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k920kClearer display (+520k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony a1

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 a1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony a1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the a1.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and a1 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and a1.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a1 will provide extra detail having its extra 38MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography features
Sony a1 Portrait photography features
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (12MP)
88
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/400s)
megapixel count great (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Sony a1 as a Street photography camera
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (140g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a1 as a Sports photography camera
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (50 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (530 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography advice
Sony a1 Travel photography advice
58
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (320 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
73
good battery power (530 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count great (50 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Landscape photography with Sony a1
47
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (320 shots)
88
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery power (530 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging factors
Sony a1 Vlogging factors
28
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (140g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony a1
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Alpha a1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-09-21 2021-01-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 50MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.5 -
Number of lenses - 133
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/400s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 737 gr (1.62 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 530 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Dual
Price at launch $566 $6,498