Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony HX1

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony HX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 18 months later than the HX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores vs the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about 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") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony HX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the HX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will offer more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.