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

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

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

Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR
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
  • Revealed September 2010
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Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GR II was brought out 4 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GR II matches up versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 GR II GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
RevealedJune 2015September 2010More recent by 58 months
Display resolution1230k920kClearer display (+310k dot)

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

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 GR II 

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

 GR II GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

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

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR II features outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GR II vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

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

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 89 and 88 respectively.

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

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

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh GR II to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher GR II provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography details
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
58
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR II
Street photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (140 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
50
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
lighter than competitors (140g)
built-in flash
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
59
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery pack (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging highlights
32
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
28
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (140g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Ricoh GR IIRicoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh GR II Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-06-17 2010-09-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine V GR Engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.5
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 300s 180s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 grams (0.55 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 320 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $599 $566