Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sigma fp

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma fp, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out 9 years prior to the fp which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades vs the fp for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sigma fp. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the fp.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and fp is 88 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and fp.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp will provide you with extra detail having its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.