Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX5
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony TX5
GXR Mount A12 | TX5 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
TX5 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony TX5
GXR Mount A12 | TX5 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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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 |