Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony S2100

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony S2100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was launched 9 months later than the S2100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores vs the S2100 in relation to 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-S2100. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the S2100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and S2100 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and S2100.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The younger GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will have an advantage in sensor tech.