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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX66

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX66 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony TX66, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the TX66 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores versus the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony TX66

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 TX66 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012September 2010Newer by 17 months
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k920kClearer screen (+310k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony TX66

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 TX66 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got outside 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 TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony TX66 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the TX66.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX66 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX66.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX66 will offer more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Portrait photography with Sony TX66
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
42
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography information
Sony TX66 Street photography information
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (140 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Sony TX66
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery (320 shots)
has no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography information
Sony TX66 Travel photography information
58
lighter than competition (140g)
flash built-in
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
72
great battery power (250 per charge)
includes touch to focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
47
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 shots)
51
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
great battery power (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging factors
Sony TX66 Vlogging factors
28
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (140 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony TX66
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-09-21 2012-02-28
Body design 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 measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format 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 media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $566 $350