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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W530

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W530 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
  • Released September 2010
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W530 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W530, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 3 months before the W530 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the 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 W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores versus the W530 in relation to 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 W530

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 W530 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 W530 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W530

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 W530 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W530 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the W530.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and W530 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and W530.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony W530 will give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W530 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 W530
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (12MP)
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography information
Sony W530 Street photography information
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography information
Sony W530 Sports photography information
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery pack (320 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Travel photography with Sony W530
58
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (320 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Landscape photography with Sony W530
47
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery pack (320 CIPA)
33
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Vlogging with Sony W530
28
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W530
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-21 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine III BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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
Price at launch $566 $269