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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony ZV-E1 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 ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Introduced March 2023
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony ZV-E1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the ZV-E1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was released 12 years earlier than the ZV-E1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up vs the ZV-E1 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 ZV-E1

 GXR Mount A12 ZV-E1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 ZV-E1 GXR Mount A12 
IntroducedMarch 2023August 2011More recent by 141 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k920kClearer screen (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony ZV-E1

 GXR Mount A12 ZV-E1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen measurements

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 provides exterior dimensions 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 ZV-E1 has measurements of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Sony ZV-E1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the ZV-E1.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and ZV-E1 is 84 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and ZV-E1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier. The older GXR Mount A12 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography features
55
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
72
manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Street photography with Sony ZV-E1
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (483g)
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Sports photography camera
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lacks phase detect AF
72
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (570 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
low max shutter speed (1/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography info
60
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
79
better than average battery pack (570 shots)
lighter than competitors (483 grams)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
selfie friendly display
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-E1 Landscape photography details
52
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (570 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging info
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging info
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
85
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have mic socket
lighter than competitors (483 grams)
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sony ZV-E1
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sony ZV-E1
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sony ZV-E1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-05 2023-03-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 3200 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range () -
Total lenses - 195
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 920k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/9000 secs -
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x1920
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370 grams (0.82 pounds) 483 grams (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 570 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $349 $2,198