Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A35

Let's look a little more closely at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony A35, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and A35 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 12 months prior to the A35 so they are both of a similar generation. 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 A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up against the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony SLT-A35. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has exterior dimensions 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 A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony A35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the A35.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A35 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A35.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A35 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.