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

Portability
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Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W310 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony W310

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 W310 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 W310 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W310

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography factors
Sony W310 Portrait photography factors
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (12MP)
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (140g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (320 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography information
Sony W310 Travel photography information
58
lighter than others in class (140 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery (320 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (320 CIPA)
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
28
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (140g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W310
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 137 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $566 $150