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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T900

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T900 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T900, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very well matched but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was released 2 years later than the T900 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony T900

 GXR Mount A12 T900 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 T900 GXR Mount A12 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony T900

 GXR Mount A12 T900 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has external dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the T900.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and T900 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and T900.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The newer GXR Mount A12 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography advice
Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Sports photography with Sony T900
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography info
Sony T900 Travel photography info
60
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
26
fast max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony T900
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 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 measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/9000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.60 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370g (0.82 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $349 $300