Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W530

Here is a in-depth review of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony W530, 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 W530 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR Mount A12 was released 8 months later than the W530 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 scores vs the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has exterior dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the W530.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and W530 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and W530.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W530 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GXR Mount A12 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.