Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX4 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Ricoh. The image resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the CX4 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The CX4 was manufactured within a month of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the CX4 scores against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 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") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX4 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX4 compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX4 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.