Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony W560

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Sony W560, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively close but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 3 months before the W560 which means that they are both of a similar generation. 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 W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades versus the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the W560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and W560 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and W560.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W560 will result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.