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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX100V Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX100V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR Mount A12 was manufactured 8 months later than the TX100V so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 scores versus the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony TX100V

 GXR Mount A12 TX100V 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 TX100V GXR Mount A12 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony TX100V

 GXR Mount A12 TX100V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the TX100V.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and TX100V is 84 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX100V will offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent GXR Mount A12 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography information
Sony TX100V Street photography information
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography info
Sony TX100V Travel photography info
60
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
65
boasts touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography information
Sony TX100V Landscape photography information
52
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (147 grams)
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony TX100V
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/9000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 gr (0.82 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $349 $380