Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-5
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Announced June 2010
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-5N
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GXR Mount A12 was released 15 months after the NEX-5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the NEX-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony NEX-5
GXR Mount A12 | NEX-5 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | June 2010 | More modern by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
NEX-5 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony NEX-5
GXR Mount A12 | NEX-5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has exterior measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony NEX-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the NEX-5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and NEX-5 is 84 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and NEX-5.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony NEX-5 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GXR Mount A12 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-08-05 | 2010-06-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | () | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/9000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.60 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 370 gr (0.82 lb) | 287 gr (0.63 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 796 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 330 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-90 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (5 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $349 | $599 |