Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX100V

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX100V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 3 months earlier than the TX100V and they are both of a similar generation. 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 TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores vs the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers physical 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) and the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the TX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX100V is 88 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony TX100V will offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively.