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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T900

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T900 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
  • Released September 2010
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony T900, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 20 months after the T900 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores vs the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony T900

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 T900 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2009More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 T900 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony T900

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 T900 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony T900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the T900.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and T900 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and T900.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The younger GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography information
Sony T900 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography info
Sony T900 Street photography info
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sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (140 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
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sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (320 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (140g)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (320 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography information
Sony T900 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 per charge)
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you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Vlogging with Sony T900
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supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (140g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony T900
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-21 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom 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 display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $566 $300