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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TF1

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released August 2011
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony TF1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The GXR Mount A12 was released 22 months prior to the TF1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 scores vs the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony TF1

 GXR Mount A12 TF1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 TF1 GXR Mount A12 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2011More recent by 22 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony TF1

 GXR Mount A12 TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got outside 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 TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony TF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the TF1.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and TF1 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and TF1.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TF1 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Sports photography with Sony TF1
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Travel photography with Sony TF1
60
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
environment sealing
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
52
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (240 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony TF1
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2011-08-05 2013-06-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
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 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 gr (0.82 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $349 $266