Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A300

Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony A300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was unveiled 2 years later than the A300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades versus the A300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the A300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A300 is 88 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.