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Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
71
Imaging
79
Features
85
Overall
81
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2023
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
  • Announced September 2010
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Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon R8 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The R8 was launched 12 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 of the cameras have different body design with the Canon R8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R8 matches up versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 R8 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2023September 2010More recent by 151 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k920kSharper screen (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Canon R8

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 R8 

Common features in the Canon R8 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 R8 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurements

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R8 comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon R8 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the R8 against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R8 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 71 and 88 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R8 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R8 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R8 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern R8 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R8 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Portrait photography camera
87
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
58
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon R8 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography highlights
78
screen can move to multiple angles
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
does not have image stabilization
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (140g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R8 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography advice
72
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (290 shots)
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (290 CIPA)
59
lighter than competitors (140g)
has built in flash
bad battery (320 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R8 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography factors
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (290 shots)
48
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R8 Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging features
77
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
28
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (140g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Canon R8 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Canon EOS R8Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon EOS R8 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2010-09-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - GR Engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 102400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5
Total lenses 37 -
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 180 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 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 PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 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 PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 461 grams (1.02 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3295 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 320 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $1,499 $566