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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX7

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Announced November 2009
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX7 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX7, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was announced within a month of the TX7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades vs the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Sony TX7

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro TX7 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 TX7 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony TX7

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro TX7 
IntroducedNovember 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the TX7.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TX7 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TX7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
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you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography information
Sony TX7 Street photography information
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography factors
Sony TX7 Sports photography factors
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery life (320 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Travel photography with Sony TX7
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has built in flash
low battery life (320 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
59
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (149g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery life (320 per charge)
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decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging factors
Sony TX7 Vlogging factors
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somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
32
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (149g)
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Sony TX7
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2009-11-10 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR engine III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
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 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453g (1.00 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 320 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $566 $300