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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W330

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released August 2011
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W330 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony W330

 GXR Mount A12 W330 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 W330 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony W330

 GXR Mount A12 W330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W330 size comparison

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

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W330 Portrait photography highlights
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography advice
Sony W330 Street photography advice
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Sports photography with Sony W330
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography features
Sony W330 Travel photography features
60
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W330 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
26
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony W330
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-05 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 grams (0.82 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $349 $170