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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX10V
  • Renewed by Sony HX30V
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony HX20V Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony HX20V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was launched 22 months before the HX20V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both 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 HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the HX20V 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 HX20V

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 HX20V GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
ReleasedJuly 2012September 2010Newer by 22 months
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony HX20V

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 HX20V 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides external dimensions 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 HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony HX20V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the HX20V.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HX20V is 88 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HX20V.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX20V will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography details
Sony HX20V Street photography details
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good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (140 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography info
Sony HX20V Sports photography info
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good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview feature
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery (320 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX20V Travel photography highlights
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lighter than others (140g)
has built in flash
bad battery (320 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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lighter than others in class (254g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
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you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 CIPA)
50
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
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offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others (140 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (254g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony HX20V
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-21 2012-07-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine III BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $566 $397