Nikon L26 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon L26 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the L26 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The L26 was brought out 17 months later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon L26 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L26 grades vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L26 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L26 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst 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") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L26 compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L26 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon L26 will resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent L26 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.