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

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W370 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony W370

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 W370 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2010More recent by 9 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 W370 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W370

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 W370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Portrait photography with Sony W370
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manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is 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 features
Sony W370 Street photography features
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (140 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is 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 factors
Sony W370 Sports photography factors
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sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery power (320 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography features
Sony W370 Travel photography features
58
lighter than competitors in class (140g)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography info
Sony W370 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery power (320 shots)
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
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provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (140g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W370
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-21 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5 f/3.6-5.6
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $566 $230