Olympus E-M10 IV vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was revealed 9 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the GXR Mount A12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV features external dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and GXR Mount A12 is 81 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and GXR Mount A12.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV should have a benefit in sensor technology.