Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A65

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A65, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 14 months prior to the A65 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the A65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the A65.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A65 is 88 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A65.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A65 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.