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

Here is a thorough overview of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Ricoh PX, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and PX (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and PX (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 10 months prior to the PX and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Ricoh PX. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the PX.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and PX is 88 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and PX.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh PX will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.