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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX5

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX5 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony WX5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very similar but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced 3 months after the WX5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the WX5 with regard 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 WX5

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WX5 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 WX5 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony WX5

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WX5 
ReleasedSeptember 2010July 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got outer dimensions 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 WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony WX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the WX5.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WX5 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WX5.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX5 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 WX5 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography advice
Sony WX5 Street photography advice
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography advice
Sony WX5 Sports photography advice
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sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography features
Sony WX5 Travel photography features
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lighter than average in class (140 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (320 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (320 CIPA)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX5 Vlogging highlights
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includes face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony WX5
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-21 2010-07-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
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 area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen 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 second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 140g (0.31 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $566 $250