Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TF1

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony TF1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 3 years earlier than the TF1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two 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 TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores vs the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has external 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) whilst the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony TF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the TF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TF1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TF1.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony TF1 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.