Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony HX9V

In this article, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony HX9V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the HX9V and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up versus the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the HX9V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HX9V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HX9V.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX9V will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.