Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A57

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A57, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and A57 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 24 months earlier than the A57 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both 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 A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades versus the A57 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony SLT-A57. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A57 has proportions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A57 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the A57.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A57 is 88 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A57.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A57 to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.