Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony W380

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony W380, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very comparable but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was announced within a month of the W380 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has exterior measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Sony W380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the W380.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W380 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and W380.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W380 will provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively.