Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A57
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2011
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Below is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A57, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and A57 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GXR Mount A12 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the A57 making 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 A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up versus the A57 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sony A57
| GXR Mount A12 | A57 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
| A57 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | August 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony A57
| GXR Mount A12 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 features outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A57 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the A57.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and A57 is 84 and 64 respectively.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and A57.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A57 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2011-08-05 | 2012-09-13 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | () | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/9000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.60 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| 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 synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 370 gr (0.82 lb) | 618 gr (1.36 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 550 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-90 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (5 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $349 | $1,000 |
