Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony a5000

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony a5000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out 4 years prior to the a5000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores vs the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony a5000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the a5000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and a5000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and a5000.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony a5000 to provide more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.