Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX100
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![Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-GXR-Mount-A12/Ricoh-GXR-Mount-A12-front.jpg)
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51 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Revealed September 2013
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX100 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") use different sensor measurements.
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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 3 years prior to the QX100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 grades vs the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony QX100
GXR Mount A12 | QX100 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
QX100 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Revealed | September 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 25 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony QX100
GXR Mount A12 | QX100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 provides outside measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the QX100.
![Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX100 size comparison Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GXR-Mount-A12-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-QX100-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and QX100 is 84 and 92 respectively.
![Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GXR-Mount-A12-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-QX100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and QX100.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony QX100 will show more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-GXR-Mount-A12-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-QX100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GXR-Mount-A12-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-QX100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Lens-style |
Introduced | 2011-08-05 | 2013-09-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
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 | () | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | - |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/9000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 370 grams (0.82 lb) | 179 grams (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
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 photos | 200 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-90 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (5 sec, custom) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $349 | $268 |