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

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-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W330 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
  • Launched September 2010
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W330 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony W330

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 W330 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 W330 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W330

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 W330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography factors
Sony W330 Street photography factors
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (140g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography details
Sony W330 Sports photography details
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sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (320 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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decent MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (140g)
built-in flash
low battery power (320 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (320 CIPA)
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reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging features
Sony W330 Vlogging features
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offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (140 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W330
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-21 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $566 $170