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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX66

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX66 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony TX66, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was revealed 6 months before the TX66 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony TX66

 GXR Mount A12 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 TX66 GXR Mount A12 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k920kClearer screen (+310k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony TX66

 GXR Mount A12 TX66 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers outer measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the TX66.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and TX66 is 84 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and TX66.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX66 will offer greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography information
Sony TX66 Portrait photography information
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
42
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography highlights
Sony TX66 Street photography highlights
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Sports photography with Sony TX66
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
60
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
72
great battery pack (250 per charge)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX66 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Vlogging with Sony TX66
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
36
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony TX66
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-05 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.60 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370g (0.82 lbs) 109g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $349 $350