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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W610

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(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
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W610 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony W610, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very close but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR Mount A12 was released 5 months before the W610 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the W610 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 W610

 GXR Mount A12 W610 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 W610 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony W610

 GXR Mount A12 W610 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the W610.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and W610 is 84 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and W610.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony W610 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Street photography with Sony W610
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
56
lighter than average in class (113g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Sports photography with Sony W610
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography advice
Sony W610 Travel photography advice
60
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography advice
Sony W610 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
no Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging advice
Sony W610 Vlogging advice
26
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony W610
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-05 2012-01-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/9000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 grams (0.82 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $349 $200