Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

The following is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh CX6 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Ricoh. The image resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is very close but the CX6 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The CX6 was launched 14 months after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CX6 grades vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while 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") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX6 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the CX6 against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX6 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern CX6 provides an edge in sensor tech.