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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A35

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2011
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A35 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony A35, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and A35 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was introduced at a similar time to the A35 so they are 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 A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up vs the A35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony A35

 GXR Mount A12 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 A35 GXR Mount A12 
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A35

 GXR Mount A12 A35 
LaunchedAugust 2011September 2011Same age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 provides 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 A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony A35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the A35.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and A35 is 84 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and A35.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A35 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography factors
Sony A35 Portrait photography factors
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12MP)
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography highlights
Sony A35 Street photography highlights
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (415 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography factors
Sony A35 Sports photography factors
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
no phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
terrible battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography information
Sony A35 Travel photography information
60
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
58
lighter than competition (415 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (440 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography information
Sony A35 Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (440 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging features
Sony A35 Vlogging features
26
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
lighter than competition (415g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A35
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony SLT-A35
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-08-05 2011-09-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range () -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.60 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 370 grams (0.82 pounds) 415 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life 330 photos 440 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $349 $598