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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T90

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T90 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 T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony T90, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 20 months later than the T90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up versus the T90 in terms of 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 T90

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 T90 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2009More recent by 20 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 T90 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony T90

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 T90 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony T90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the T90.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and T90 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and T90.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more modern GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography advice
Sony T90 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (140g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
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nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have liveview
slow fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery pack (320 shots)
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Travel photography with Sony T90
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lighter than others in class (140g)
built-in flash
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (148g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography info
Sony T90 Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (320 per charge)
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
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provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (140 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony T90
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-21 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 140g (0.31 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $566 $259