Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX9
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX9 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
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed July 2010
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony TX9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was manufactured 3 months after the TX9 and they are of a similar generation. Both 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 TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up against the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony TX9
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
TX9 | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony TX9
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | TX9 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | July 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony TX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the TX9.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX9 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX9.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-09-21 | 2010-07-08 |
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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 180s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB-90 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $566 | $799 |