Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is relatively similar but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The A3000 IS was unveiled 8 months earlier than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A3000 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A3000 IS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.