Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The A1100 IS was released 19 months earlier than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A1100 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst 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 A1100 IS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A1100 IS versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The A1100 IS offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.