Epson R-D1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Below is a detailed analysis of the Epson R-D1 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Epson and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R-D1 was announced 7 years before the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the R-D1 grades vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The whole galleries are provided at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 offers outer dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while 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") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the R-D1 and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 to offer extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.