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Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
64
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Revealed May 2022
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 R7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon R7 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R7 was announced 11 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the R7 matches up versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 R7 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
IntroducedMay 2022September 2010Fresher by 143 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k920kSharper display (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Canon R7

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 R7 

Common features in the Canon R7 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 R7 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display measurement

Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R7 features external measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Canon R7 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the R7 compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R7 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 64 and 88 respectively.

Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R7 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon R7 to render extra detail with its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher R7 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R7 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
fantastic resolution (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
58
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R7
Street photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
74
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
more heavy than competition (612 grams)
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R7 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (660 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R7 Travel photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography info
74
great battery (660 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
fantastic resolution (33 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (612g)
59
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R7
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (660 CIPA)
two card slots
48
manual focus
decent sized screen (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R7 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging highlights
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (612 grams)
28
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon R7 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Canon EOS R7Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon EOS R7 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-05-24 2010-09-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - GR Engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 651 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5
Total lenses 35 -
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 180 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/3200 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 612 gr (1.35 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 660 photographs 320 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Price at release $1,499 $566