Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX1
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX1 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
- Introduced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced August 2009
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX1 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony TX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly close but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was manufactured 14 months after the TX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony TX1
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | TX1 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | August 2009 | Newer by 14 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
TX1 | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony TX1
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | TX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers exterior 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 TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the TX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX1 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX1.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-09-21 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | GR Engine III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 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 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 8cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 180s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 photos | - |
Style of battery | 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 |
Price at release | $566 | $350 |