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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W530

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W530 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony W530

 GXR Mount A12 W530 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 W530 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony W530

 GXR Mount A12 W530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W530 size comparison

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

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography features
Sony W530 Portrait photography features
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (12MP)
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography information
Sony W530 Street photography information
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Travel photography with Sony W530
60
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography advice
Sony W530 Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Vlogging with Sony W530
26
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony W530
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-05 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 gr (0.82 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $349 $269