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

Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GR versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR was unveiled 2 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GR grades versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and 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") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh GR to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer GR provides a benefit in sensor innovation.