Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX350
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony WX300
- Updated by Sony WX500

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony WX350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

The GXR Mount A12 was announced 3 years before the WX350 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 grades against the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony WX350
GXR Mount A12 | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
WX350 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 30 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony WX350
GXR Mount A12 | WX350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the WX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and WX350 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and WX350.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX350 will show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 will be behind in sensor technology.

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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-08-05 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/9000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.60 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 370 gr (0.82 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 photos | 470 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-90 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (5 sec, custom) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $349 | $270 |