Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony HX50V

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony HX50V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 3 years prior to the HX50V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores against the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has 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) whilst the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the HX50V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HX50V is 88 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HX50V.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX50V will show greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind in sensor innovation.