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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony S2100

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Launched September 2010
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony S2100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was launched 9 months later than the S2100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores vs the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony S2100

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 S2100 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2010More recent by 9 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 S2100 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony S2100

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the S2100.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and S2100 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and S2100.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The younger GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2100 Portrait photography advice
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (12MP)
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size 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 factors
Sony S2100 Street photography factors
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (140 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size 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 S2100 Sports photography info
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
58
lighter than competition (140g)
built-in flash
low battery pack (320 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
low battery pack (320 per charge)
27
screen size is decent (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size 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 S2100
28
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (140g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony S2100
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-21 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $566 $0