Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony S930

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony S930, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty similar but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was manufactured 21 months later than the S930 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has external measurements 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 S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the S930.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and S930 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and S930.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.