Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W330

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W330, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 9 months after the W330 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the W330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and W330 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and W330.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W330 will provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.