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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T99

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(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
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released July 2010
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T99 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony T99, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 14 months later than the T99 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR Mount A12 grades versus the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony T99

 GXR Mount A12 T99 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2010Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 T99 GXR Mount A12 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony T99

 GXR Mount A12 T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 enjoys external measurements 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 T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony T99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the T99.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and T99 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and T99.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony T99 will give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GXR Mount A12 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography advice
Sony T99 Portrait photography advice
55
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12MP)
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography details
Sony T99 Street photography details
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography factors
Sony T99 Sports photography factors
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography advice
Sony T99 Travel photography advice
60
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Landscape photography with Sony T99
52
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
missing Timelapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
26
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
31
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony T99
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-05 2010-07-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.60 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 grams (0.82 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $349 $179