Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A6100

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 10 years earlier than the A6100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up versus the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the A6100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A6100 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A6100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A6100 to resolve more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.