Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W310

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony W310, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively close but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The GXR Mount A12 was introduced 20 months later than the W310 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has outer measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the W310.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and W310 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and W310.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 contains the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The younger GXR Mount A12 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.