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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(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
Sony NEX-5
(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
Photography Glossary

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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony NEX-5

 GXR Mount A12 NEX-5 
AnnouncedAugust 2011June 2010More modern by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 NEX-5 GXR Mount A12 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony NEX-5

 GXR Mount A12 NEX-5 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution920k920kThe 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).

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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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Portrait photography camera
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (12 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Street photography camera
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Sports photography camera
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
52
good resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-5 Travel photography factors
60
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
59
good resolution (14MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
no Time Lapse recording
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5 Vlogging factors
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony NEX-5
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Alpha NEX-5
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