Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony WX300

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony WX300, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WX300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades vs the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the WX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WX300 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WX300.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX300 will result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.