Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony HX80

Below is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony HX80, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 6 years prior to the HX80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores vs the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the HX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HX80 is 88 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HX80.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX80 will show extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind in sensor innovation.