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

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.