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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony H55

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony H55 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony H55 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony H55, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced 4 months after the H55 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up against the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony H55

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 H55 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 H55 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony H55

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 H55 
IntroducedSeptember 2010June 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony H55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the H55.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and H55 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and H55.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony H55 will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Portrait photography with Sony H55
57
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (140g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography factors
Sony H55 Sports photography factors
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sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (320 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (140 grams)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (320 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
66
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Landscape photography with Sony H55
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manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (320 CIPA)
41
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging advice
Sony H55 Vlogging advice
28
has face detect focus
lighter than average (140 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
28
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony H55
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-21 2010-06-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $566 $235