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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX10

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched August 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony WX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was launched 8 months later than the WX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GXR Mount A12 scores vs the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony WX10

 GXR Mount A12 WX10 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 WX10 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony WX10

 GXR Mount A12 WX10 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 provides exterior dimensions 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 WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony WX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the WX10.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and WX10 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and WX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX10 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher GXR Mount A12 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX10 Portrait photography highlights
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography factors
Sony WX10 Street photography factors
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography features
Sony WX10 Sports photography features
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography factors
Sony WX10 Travel photography factors
60
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX10 Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
no Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging advice
Sony WX10 Vlogging advice
26
good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony WX10
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.60 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370g (0.82 lb) 161g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $349 $200