Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 4 years before the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two 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-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with external 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-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WG-4 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.