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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TF1

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TF1 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony TF1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 3 years earlier than the TF1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two 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 TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores vs the TF1 in terms of 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 TF1

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 TF1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 TF1 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
IntroducedJune 2013September 2010More modern by 33 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony TF1

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony TF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the TF1.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TF1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TF1.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony TF1 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
58
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (140g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than others (152g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery life (320 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Travel photography with Sony TF1
59
lighter than competition (140g)
flash built-in
bad battery life (320 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
weather proof
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
48
manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (320 CIPA)
40
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
28
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (140 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (152 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony TF1
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2010-09-21 2013-06-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine III -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $566 $266