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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A7S

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(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
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S II
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A7S Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A7S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is very well matched but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR Mount A12 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A7S which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the GXR Mount A12 scores versus the A7S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony A7S

 GXR Mount A12 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 A7S GXR Mount A12 
IntroducedApril 2014August 2011Newer by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k920kSharper display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A7S

 GXR Mount A12 A7S 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got outside dimensions 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 A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the A7S.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and A7S is 84 and 77 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and A7S.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The GXR Mount A12 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged GXR Mount A12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Portrait photography with Sony A7S
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
68
manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography factors
Sony A7S Street photography factors
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
76
tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than average (489 grams)
above average ISO range (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (360 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Travel photography with Sony A7S
60
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
58
lighter than average (489g)
environment proofing
terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
66
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (409,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging details
Sony A7S Vlogging details
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
lighter than average (489g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A7S
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Alpha A7S
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-05 2014-04-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 409600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 grams (0.82 lb) 489 grams (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $349 $1,998