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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T90

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T90 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
  • Launched August 2011
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T90 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony T90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very close but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was introduced 2 years after the T90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 scores vs the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony T90

 GXR Mount A12 T90 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 T90 GXR Mount A12 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony T90

 GXR Mount A12 T90 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 features outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the T90.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and T90 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and T90.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The GXR Mount A12 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The more modern GXR Mount A12 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography information
Sony T90 Street photography information
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography highlights
Sony T90 Sports photography highlights
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
60
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
26
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony T90
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-05 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 surface 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
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/9000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.60 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 grams (0.82 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $349 $259