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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony ZV-E10 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
  • Launched September 2010
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2021
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony ZV-E10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 12 years earlier than the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores versus the ZV-E10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony ZV-E10

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 ZV-E10 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
IntroducedJuly 2021September 2010More recent by 132 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony ZV-E10

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 ZV-E10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution920k920kThe same display resolution

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers 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 ZV-E10 has specifications of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony ZV-E10 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 differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the ZV-E10.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and ZV-E10 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and ZV-E10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony ZV-E10 to produce extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography information
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
82
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography info
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (140g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
82
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E10
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery power (320 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
77
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Travel photography camera
58
lighter than competition (140 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (320 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
88
better than average battery life (440 shots)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E10
47
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (320 per charge)
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Vlogging camera
28
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (140g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
81
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
comes with external mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony ZV-E10
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony ZV-E10
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-09-21 2021-07-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5 -
Number of lenses - 150
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 343g (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
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 images 440 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $566 $699