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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2100

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2100 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 S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2100 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony S2100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The GXR Mount A12 was released 20 months later than the S2100 making 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 S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 grades versus the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony S2100

 GXR Mount A12 S2100 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 S2100 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony S2100

 GXR Mount A12 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the S2100.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and S2100 is 84 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and S2100.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The newer GXR Mount A12 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography details
Sony S2100 Travel photography details
60
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging factors
Sony S2100 Vlogging factors
26
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony S2100
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/9000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370 grams (0.82 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
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 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 pictures -
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $349 $0