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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX10 IV 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
  • Launched September 2010
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10 III
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony RX10 IV, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") provide different sensor size.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 8 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up against the RX10 IV 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 RX10 IV

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 RX10 IV GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
ReleasedSeptember 2017September 2010Newer by 84 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k920kClearer screen (+520k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony RX10 IV

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 RX10 IV 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the RX10 IV.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and RX10 IV is 88 and 52 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and RX10 IV.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will provide extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX10 IV 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 RX10 IV Portrait photography features
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
71
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Street photography with Sony RX10 IV
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (140g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
more heavy than competition in class (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography factors
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery (320 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
76
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography highlights
58
lighter than others in class (140g)
flash built-in
low battery (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
56
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (1,095g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 IV
47
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
low battery (320 per charge)
62
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging advice
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging advice
28
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (140g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
29
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,095 grams)
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony RX10 IV
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-21 2017-09-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 1095 grams (2.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 400 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $566 $1,698