Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W530

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W530, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 3 months before the W530 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores versus the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony W530 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the W530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and W530 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and W530.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony W530 will give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.