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Canon 1D X III vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Canon 1D X III vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Canon 1D X III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 819200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5472 x 2886 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1440g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Introduced January 2020
  • Superseded the Canon 1D X II
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
  • Introduced September 2010
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Canon 1D X III vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon 1D X III and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X III was manufactured 9 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1D X III matches up versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X III over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 1D X III GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
IntroducedJanuary 2020September 2010Fresher by 114 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kSharper display (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Canon 1D X III

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 1D X III 

Common features in the Canon 1D X III and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 1D X III GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon 1D X III vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D X III has got exterior dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Canon 1D X III and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 1D X III and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Canon 1D X III vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1D X III and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 50 and 88 respectively.

Canon 1D X III vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X III and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1D X III because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 1D X III will result in more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 1D X III provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 1D X III vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X III vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X III as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Portrait photography camera
84
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
58
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X III Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography factors
62
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (140g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D X III
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (2,850 shots)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D X III
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
66
better than average battery pack (2,850 CIPA)
environment proofing
features focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
59
lighter than others (140 grams)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X III Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (2,850 shots)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
48
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X III Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging highlights
30
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (5472 x 2886 pxls)
comes with mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
28
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others (140g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon 1D X III vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X III and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIIRicoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Type Pro DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-01-07 2010-09-21
Physical type Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X GR Engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 102400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 819200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 191 -
Cross focus points 155 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.5
Number of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 180s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash 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
Supported video resolutions 5472 X 2886 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 5472x2886 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1440g (3.17 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 2850 shots 320 shots
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual CFexpress type B SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Two One
Launch cost $6,499 $566