Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Below is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly close but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the WG-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Ricoh WG-M1. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. 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") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the WG-M1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WG-M1 is 88 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WG-M1.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Ricoh WG-M1 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.