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

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was manufactured 11 years prior to the fp L and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades vs the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has outside 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) and the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the fp L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and fp L is 88 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and fp L.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp L will provide you with more detail due to its extra 49MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.