Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A6400

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 9 years prior to the A6400 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades versus the A6400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A6400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the A6400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A6400 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A6400.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A6400 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.