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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX30

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 FX30 front
Portability
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Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(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
  • Launched September 2010
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2022
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and FX30 (26MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was unveiled 13 years before the FX30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the FX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony FX30

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 FX30 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
IntroducedSeptember 2022September 2010Fresher by 146 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k920kClearer display (+1440k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony FX30

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 FX30 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display measurement

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the FX30.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and FX30 is 88 and 64 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and FX30.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony FX30 to give you more detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography factors
Sony FX30 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
84
has manual focus
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Street photography with Sony FX30
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than others in class (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Sports photography camera
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery power (320 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (570 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Travel photography with Sony FX30
59
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
has built in flash
low battery power (320 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
74
better than average battery power (570 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony FX30 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery power (320 shots)
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (570 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Vlogging with Sony FX30
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comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (140g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
74
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
more heavy than others in class (646 grams)
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony FX30
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony FX30
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony FX30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-09-21 2022-09-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5 -
Available lenses - 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 646 grams (1.42 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
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 shots 570 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One 2
Price at launch $566 $1,800