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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W510

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched August 2011
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W510 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony W510, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty similar but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was revealed 8 months later than the W510 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the GXR Mount A12 scores versus the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony W510

 GXR Mount A12 W510 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 W510 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony W510

 GXR Mount A12 W510 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers outside measurements 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 W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony W510 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the W510.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and W510 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and W510.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The newer GXR Mount A12 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography advice
Sony W510 Street photography advice
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography highlights
Sony W510 Travel photography highlights
60
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Vlogging with Sony W510
26
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony W510
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.60 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370g (0.82 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $349 $99