Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W730

Here is a thorough overview of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W730, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 17 months earlier than the W730 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 grades against the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the W730.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and W730 is 84 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and W730.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W730 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.