Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A77

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A77, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and A77 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 13 months prior to the A77 making the cameras a generation away from each other. 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 A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores versus the A77 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has external dimensions 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 A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A77 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the A77.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A77 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A77.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A77 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.