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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W350

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W350 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony W350

 GXR Mount A12 W350 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 W350 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony W350

 GXR Mount A12 W350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W350 size comparison

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

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography features
Sony W350 Portrait photography features
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography information
Sony W350 Street photography information
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Sports photography with Sony W350
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Travel photography with Sony W350
60
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography information
Sony W350 Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
26
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony W350
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.60 m 3.80 m
Flash settings 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 gr (0.82 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images -
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $349 $200