Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W380

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W380, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out 9 months after the W380 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores versus the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the W380.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and W380 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and W380.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W380 will give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.