Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A380

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A380, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 14 months later than the A380 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up versus the A380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features external 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) whilst the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the A380.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A380 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A380.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A380 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides a benefit in sensor technology.