Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony NEX-5N

Following is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony NEX-5N, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 12 months prior to the NEX-5N and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores versus the NEX-5N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with 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) while the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the NEX-5N.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NEX-5N is 88 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NEX-5N.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony NEX-5N to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.