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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX300

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX300 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony WX300, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WX300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades vs the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony WX300

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WX300 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 WX300 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
LaunchedFebruary 2013September 2010More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony WX300

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the WX300.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WX300 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WX300.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX300 will result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX300 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 WX300 Portrait photography advice
58
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
36
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography details
Sony WX300 Street photography details
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (140g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than average in class (140g)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (320 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
28
has face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (166g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony WX300
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-21 2013-02-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine III -
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $566 $330