Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony a5100

In this article, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony a5100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 4 years before the a5100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up versus the a5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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When you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony a5100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the a5100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and a5100 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and a5100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony a5100 to result in more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.