Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W350

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony W350, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively similar but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was introduced at a similar time to the W350 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up versus the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides outer measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony W350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the W350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W350 is 77 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W350.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W350 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.