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

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon RP and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the RP (26MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the RP (Full frame) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The RP was manufactured 8 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the RP grades versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS RP and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon RP Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon RP offers outer measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon RP and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the RP vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RP and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 70 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RP and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RP featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon RP will deliver extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer RP is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.