Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W330

Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony W330, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR Mount A12 was manufactured 20 months later than the W330 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the W330 in regards to 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-W330. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the W330.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and W330 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and W330.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony W330 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher GXR Mount A12 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.