Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX10

Here is a extended analysis of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was unveiled 10 months before the TX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. 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 TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades versus the TX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features 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) and the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the TX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX10 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX10.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TX10 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.