Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX20
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2012
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX20 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony TX20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out 17 months prior to the TX20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up versus the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony TX20
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
TX20 | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | September 2010 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony TX20
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | TX20 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got 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 TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony TX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the TX20.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX20 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX20.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX20 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-09-21 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | GR Engine III | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 180s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 feature | ||
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 |
Pricing at release | $566 | $330 |