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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W710

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W710 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
  • Released August 2011
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W710 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony W710, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GXR Mount A12 was announced 17 months earlier than the W710 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony W710

 GXR Mount A12 W710 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 W710 GXR Mount A12 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony W710

 GXR Mount A12 W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the W710.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and W710 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and W710.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W710 will produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography information
Sony W710 Portrait photography information
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Sports photography with Sony W710
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography features
Sony W710 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging features
Sony W710 Vlogging features
26
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony W710
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-05 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.60 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $349 $90