Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX200V
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX200V 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced January 2012
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX200V Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony TX200V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 16 months prior to the TX200V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these 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 TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up versus the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony TX200V
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | TX200V | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
TX200V | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | September 2010 | Newer by 16 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 920k | Clearer screen (+310k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony TX200V
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | TX200V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys physical dimensions 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 TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the TX200V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX200V is 88 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX200V.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX200V will produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-09-21 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 370.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 180 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, 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 | ||
Supported 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 129 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 220 photos |
Battery type | 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $566 | $500 |