Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7S II

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7S II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was launched 6 years prior to the A7S II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up versus the A7S II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A7S II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the A7S II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A7S II is 88 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A7S II.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.