Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7R IV

The following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A7R IV, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 9 years earlier than the A7R IV which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers exterior 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 Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the A7R IV.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A7R IV is 88 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A7R IV.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will give greater detail because of its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.