Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX20

Here is a complete comparison of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony TX20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out 17 months prior to the TX20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up versus the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got exterior 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 TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the TX20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX20 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX20.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX20 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.