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

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46

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

Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • New Model is Ricoh GR II
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

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.

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

 GR GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
IntroducedApril 2013September 2010Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution1230k920kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

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

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 GR 

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

 GR GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography highlights
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (245g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (140g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography information
45
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (245g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
lighter than average (140g)
built-in flash
bad battery (320 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography information
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography information
61
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
47
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Vlogging camera
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
28
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (140g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Ricoh GRRicoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh GR Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-04-17 2010-09-21
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 resolution 4928 x 3264 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.5
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300s 180s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 972 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB65 DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $971 $566