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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released August 2011
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 VI
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony RX100 VII, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The GXR Mount A12 was announced 9 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony RX100 VII

 GXR Mount A12 RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 RX100 VII GXR Mount A12 
LaunchedJuly 2019August 2011More modern by 97 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony RX100 VII

 GXR Mount A12 RX100 VII 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony RX100 VII in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the RX100 VII.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and RX100 VII is 84 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and RX100 VII.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR Mount A12 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 VII will resolve extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography advice
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
67
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography information
Sony RX100 VII Street photography information
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography info
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography info
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
71
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography features
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography features
60
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competitors in class (302 grams)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
65
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging features
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging features
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
81
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
lighter than competitors in class (302 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony RX100 VII
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-05 2019-07-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.60 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 gr (0.82 pounds) 302 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 418
Other
Battery life 330 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $349 $1,298