Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W320

The following is a complete analysis of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony W320, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty similar but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 9 months after the W320 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the 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 W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony W320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the W320.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and W320 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and W320.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W320 will offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.