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Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
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
  • Released August 2011
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Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z50 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Z50 was launched 8 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z50 matches up vs the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Z50 GXR Mount A12 
ReleasedOctober 2019August 2011More modern by 100 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Nikon Z50

 GXR Mount A12 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Z50 GXR Mount A12 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 provides outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Z50 against the GXR Mount A12.

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and GXR Mount A12 is 74 and 84 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon Z50 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Z50 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
55
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography advice
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography features
75
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
77
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
60
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
52
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
71
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
26
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Nikon Z50Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Z50 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-10-10 2011-08-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/9000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lb) 370 gr (0.82 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 images 330 images
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $857 $349