Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX7

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.