Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX1R

Here is a extended comparison of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony RX1R, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was launched 3 years before the RX1R and that is quite a significant difference 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 RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the RX1R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and RX1R is 88 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and RX1R.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R will offer more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.