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

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.

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.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony HX20V
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
HX20V | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 22 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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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 |