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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 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
  • Launched September 2010
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Released August 2010
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and they are both sold by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is pretty comparable but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 2 months after the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 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 P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
ReleasedSeptember 2010August 2010Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 88 and 85 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography factors
58
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (140g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
terrible battery power (320 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (320 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
63
good battery pack (440 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
terrible battery power (320 shots)
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (440 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Vlogging camera
28
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (140g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-09-21 2010-08-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine III Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 367 grams (0.81 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 440 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $566 $147