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

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

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
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released August 2011
Photography Glossary

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

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Ricoh. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the GXR Mount A12 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up versus the GXR Mount A12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 GXR Mount A12 

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

 GXR Mount A12 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
ReleasedAugust 2011September 2010Newer by 10 months

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

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 GXR Mount A12 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

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

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the GXR Mount A12.

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

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and GXR Mount A12 is 88 and 84 respectively.

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

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

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and GXR Mount A12.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography information
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good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (140 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have liveview
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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great max shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (140g)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (320 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 CIPA)
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you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging info
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includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (140g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-09-21 2011-08-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) ()
Max aperture f/2.5 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/9000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 140 grams (0.31 lb) 370 grams (0.82 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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