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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A37

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A37 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 A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony A35
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A37 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A37, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and A37 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was revealed 9 months prior to the A37 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up vs the A37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony A37

 GXR Mount A12 A37 
Display size3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 A37 GXR Mount A12 
LaunchedMay 2012August 2011Newer by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A37

 GXR Mount A12 A37 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers 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) whilst the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A37 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 are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the A37.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and A37 is 84 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and A37.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A37 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 will be behind in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography info
Sony A37 Street photography info
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography highlights
Sony A37 Sports photography highlights
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography factors
Sony A37 Travel photography factors
60
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
54
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography information
Sony A37 Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
64
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.6 inch)
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging details
Sony A37 Vlogging details
26
good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A37
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony SLT-A37
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-08-05 2012-05-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range () -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 2.6 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/9000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.60 m 12.00 m
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 370g (0.82 pounds) 506g (1.12 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 Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 799
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 500 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $349 $522