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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S980

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S980 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony S980, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very close but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 2 years after the S980 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera 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 S980 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up versus the S980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony S980

 GXR Mount A12 S980 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 S980 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony S980

 GXR Mount A12 S980 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 provides exterior 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 S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony S980 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the S980.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and S980 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and S980.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The GXR Mount A12 features the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The fresher GXR Mount A12 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography advice
Sony S980 Portrait photography advice
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (12MP)
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography details
Sony S980 Street photography details
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography factors
Sony S980 Sports photography factors
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography features
Sony S980 Travel photography features
60
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography features
Sony S980 Landscape photography features
52
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging details
Sony S980 Vlogging details
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony S980
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/9000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 grams (0.82 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $349 $300