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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX5

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Announced August 2011
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX5 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony TX5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very comparable but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 18 months later than the TX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 grades vs the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony TX5

 GXR Mount A12 TX5 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 TX5 GXR Mount A12 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony TX5

 GXR Mount A12 TX5 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony TX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the TX5.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and TX5 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and TX5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher GXR Mount A12 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (12MP)
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography information
Sony TX5 Street photography information
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX5 Sports photography highlights
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Travel photography with Sony TX5
60
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
62
environment proof
supports touch to focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX5 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging details
Sony TX5 Vlogging details
26
great maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony TX5
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-05 2010-02-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
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 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/9000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.60 m 2.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370g (0.82 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $349 $239