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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W620

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W620 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W620, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very similar but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was introduced 5 months earlier than the W620 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony W620

 GXR Mount A12 W620 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 W620 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony W620

 GXR Mount A12 W620 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the W620.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and W620 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and W620.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W620 will offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography info
Sony W620 Portrait photography info
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
33
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography features
Sony W620 Street photography features
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
56
lighter than others (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Sports photography with Sony W620
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Travel photography with Sony W620
60
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than others (116g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
26
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony W620
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-05 2012-01-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.60 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery format 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 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 Single Single
Retail price $349 $102