Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX55

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony TX55, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out 10 months before the TX55 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up against the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony TX55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the TX55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX55 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX55.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX55 will render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.