Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W310

The following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony W310, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty close but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 9 months after the W310 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores against the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony W310 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the W310.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and W310 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and W310.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The newer GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will have a benefit in sensor technology.