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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W510

Portability
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Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W510 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 W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W510 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W510, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively similar but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was manufactured 3 months before the W510 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades vs the W510 when it comes 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 W510

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 W510 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 W510 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W510

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 W510 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has external 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) and the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the W510.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and W510 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and W510.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography factors
Sony W510 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Street photography with Sony W510
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (140 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography highlights
Sony W510 Sports photography highlights
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography features
Sony W510 Travel photography features
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lighter than competitors in class (140g)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (320 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
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relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging information
Sony W510 Vlogging information
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has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (140g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W510
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine III BIONZ
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 12MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $566 $99