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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX30

Portability
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Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(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
  • Introduced September 2010
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony TX30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was launched 3 years before the TX30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores vs the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony TX30

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 TX30 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
RevealedJuly 2013September 2010Fresher by 34 months
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper display (+309k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony TX30

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 TX30 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the TX30.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX30 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX30.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TX30 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX30 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (140 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography information
Sony TX30 Sports photography information
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography factors
Sony TX30 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competition (140g)
has built in flash
not so great battery (320 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
69
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Landscape photography with Sony TX30
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manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery (320 shots)
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focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Vlogging with Sony TX30
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supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (140 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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rather wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony TX30
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-21 2013-07-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5 f/3.5-4.8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 -
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 96 x 59 x 15mm (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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $566 $230