Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony TX9

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony TX9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was manufactured 3 months after the TX9 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these 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 TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up against the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony TX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the TX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX9 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TX9.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult.