Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX100 VII
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Launched July 2019
- Older Model is Sony RX100 VI

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony RX100 VII, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was launched 9 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades vs the RX100 VII for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony RX100 VII
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | RX100 VII |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
RX100 VII | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |||
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Launched | July 2019 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 107 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony RX100 VII
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | RX100 VII | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the RX100 VII.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and RX100 VII is 88 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and RX100 VII.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VII will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-09-21 | 2019-07-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | GR Engine III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 180 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 302 grams (0.67 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 260 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-90 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $566 | $1,298 |