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Nikon Z6 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Nikon Z6 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z6 II
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Nikon Z6 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z6 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 was released 8 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z6 scores vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 Z6 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
LaunchedAugust 2018September 2010More recent by 97 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kSharper display (+1180k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Nikon Z6

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Z6 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 Z6 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon Z6 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 has got outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while 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") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z6 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Nikon Z6 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z6 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z6 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography details
85
focusing manually
fantastic resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
58
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (320 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
fantastic resolution (25MP)
bad battery power (330 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography info
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery power (330 per charge)
48
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery pack (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
28
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (140g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon Z6 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Nikon Z6Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Z6 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-08-23 2010-09-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 GR Engine III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 180 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 3299 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 320 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,997 $566