Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh WG-70

Here is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Ricoh WG-70, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and WG-70 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 10 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Ricoh WG-70. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the WG-70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WG-70 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WG-70.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-70 will give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.