Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W370

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W370, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 9 months later than the W370 so they are both of a similar age. Both 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 W370 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades vs the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the W370.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and W370 is 88 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and W370.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W370 will produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.