Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX100 IV

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony RX100 IV, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 5 years earlier than the RX100 IV which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each 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 RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. 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") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the RX100 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and RX100 IV is 88 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and RX100 IV.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 IV will give you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.