Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W380

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W380, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very well matched but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The GXR Mount A12 was unveiled 20 months later than the W380 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W380 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the W380.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and W380 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and W380.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W380 will resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger GXR Mount A12 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.