Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A33

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A33, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out within a month of the A33 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up versus the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A33 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the A33.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A33 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A33.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony A33 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.