Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX7
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2010
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony TX7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very comparable but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GXR Mount A12 was launched 20 months later than the TX7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up vs the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony TX7
GXR Mount A12 | TX7 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 20 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
TX7 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony TX7
GXR Mount A12 | TX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony TX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the TX7.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and TX7 is 84 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and TX7.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer GXR Mount A12 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-08-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/9000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.60 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 370 gr (0.82 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB-90 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (5 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $349 | $300 |