Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh WG-20

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Ricoh WG-20, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very close but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and WG-20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WG-20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the WG-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the WG-20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WG-20 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-20 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.