Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2000
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Announced January 2010
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Let's look closer at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony S2000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty close but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GXR Mount A12 was announced 20 months later than the S2000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up versus the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony S2000
GXR Mount A12 | S2000 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
S2000 | GXR Mount A12 |
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Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony S2000
GXR Mount A12 | S2000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 provides physical measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony S2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the S2000.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and S2000 is 84 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and S2000.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern GXR Mount A12 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-08-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/9000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.60 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 370g (0.82 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB-90 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (5 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $349 | $225 |