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Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Old Model is Epson R-D1
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
  • Introduced August 2011
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Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Epson and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was launched 3 years earlier than the GXR Mount A12 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R-D1x grades vs the GXR Mount A12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 R-D1x GXR Mount A12 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Epson R-D1x

 GXR Mount A12 R-D1x 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009More recent by 29 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k235kSharper display (+685k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 R-D1x GXR Mount A12 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x provides exterior measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has 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).

Check the Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the R-D1x and the GXR Mount A12.

Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and GXR Mount A12 is 75 and 84 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and GXR Mount A12.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older R-D1x will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography information
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography info
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (620g)
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
39
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (620g)
low MP (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
60
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Epson R-D1x
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Epson R-D1xRicoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Brand Name Epson Ricoh
Model Epson R-D1x Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-27 2011-08-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Available lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 235 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/9000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 370 grams (0.82 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer No Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,709 $349