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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A3300 IS versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The A3300 IS was announced 7 months before the GXR Mount A12 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A3300 IS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3300 IS grades versus the GXR Mount A12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 A3300 IS GXR Mount A12 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Canon A3300 IS

 GXR Mount A12 A3300 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 A3300 IS GXR Mount A12 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS offers external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and GXR Mount A12 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and GXR Mount A12.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A3300 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon A3300 IS will result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISRicoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-08-05
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/9000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 9.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 149 grams (0.33 lb) 370 grams (0.82 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 230 images 330 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $349