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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX80

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX80, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WX80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two 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 WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the WX80 in the way 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 WX80

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WX80 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 WX80 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010More modern by 28 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony WX80

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the WX80.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WX80 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WX80.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX80 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography factors
Sony WX80 Street photography factors
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (140g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography advice
Sony WX80 Sports photography advice
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sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery (320 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
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lighter than average in class (140 grams)
flash built-in
low battery (320 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (124g)
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography info
Sony WX80 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery (320 shots)
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging factors
Sony WX80 Vlogging factors
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has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony WX80
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-21 2013-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
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 Overall 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 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $566 $276