Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W350

Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W350, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively close but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR Mount A12 was revealed 20 months after the W350 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 grades against the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 features outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the W350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and W350 is 84 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and W350.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR Mount A12 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W350 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer GXR Mount A12 will have a benefit in sensor technology.