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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX7

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(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
Sony TX7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony TX7

 GXR Mount A12 TX7 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 TX7 GXR Mount A12 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony TX7

 GXR Mount A12 TX7 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX7 Portrait photography factors
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography factors
Sony TX7 Street photography factors
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Travel photography with Sony TX7
60
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
59
has touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX7 Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Vlogging with Sony TX7
26
great max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony TX7
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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
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