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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony H400

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2011
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony H400 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony H400, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GXR Mount A12 was launched 3 years before the H400 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up vs the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony H400

 GXR Mount A12 H400 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 H400 GXR Mount A12 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2011Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony H400

 GXR Mount A12 H400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 features physical 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 H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the H400.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and H400 is 84 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and H400.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR Mount A12 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony H400 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography factors
Sony H400 Portrait photography factors
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
40
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography information
Sony H400 Street photography information
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography factors
Sony H400 Sports photography factors
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
no phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
60
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
53
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (628 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography factors
Sony H400 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Vlogging with Sony H400
26
fast max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
26
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
comes with external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition (628g)
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony H400
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-05 2014-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.60 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370 grams (0.82 lb) 628 grams (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $349 $268