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Nikon Z fc vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
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Nikon Z fc front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Nikon Z fc vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2021
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Nikon Z fc vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon Z fc vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z fc was announced 10 years later than the GXR Mount A12 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z fc matches up vs the GXR Mount A12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Z fc GXR Mount A12 
LaunchedJune 2021August 2011More recent by 121 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Nikon Z fc

 GXR Mount A12 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Z fc GXR Mount A12 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Nikon Z fc vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z fc comes with physical measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z fc vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z fc versus the GXR Mount A12.

Nikon Z fc vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and GXR Mount A12 is 79 and 84 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and GXR Mount A12.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon Z fc to give extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Z fc will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography highlights
81
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography information
74
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445g)
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography highlights
67
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z fc
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
72
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count good (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (445 grams)
60
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography highlights
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
52
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
73
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445 grams)
26
very good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon Z fc vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Nikon Z fcRicoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Z fc Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-06-28 2011-08-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Amount of lenses 21 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/9000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.60 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 370 grams (0.82 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 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 300 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $949 $349