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

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-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W320 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony W320

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 W320 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 W320 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W320

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 W320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography features
Sony W320 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (140 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography factors
Sony W320 Sports photography factors
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery pack (320 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography features
Sony W320 Travel photography features
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lighter than competitors (140 grams)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (320 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography advice
Sony W320 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery pack (320 per charge)
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reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
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includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (140g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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reasonably wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W320
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-09-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $566 $269