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Olympus E-PL9 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
78
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Olympus E-PL9 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL8
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
  • Introduced August 2011
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PL9 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL9 was revealed 6 years later than the GXR Mount A12 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-PL9 grades against the GXR Mount A12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 E-PL9 GXR Mount A12 
IntroducedFebruary 2018August 2011Fresher by 80 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Olympus E-PL9

 GXR Mount A12 E-PL9 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 E-PL9 GXR Mount A12 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-PL9 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL9 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL9 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL9 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and GXR Mount A12 is 85 and 84 respectively.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL9 and GXR Mount A12.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL9 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-PL9 will show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-PL9 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL9 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography info
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Street photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography info
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography information
77
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly screen
60
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
52
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
26
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL9 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Olympus PEN E-PL9Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL9 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-08 2011-08-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/9000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.6 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.60 m (at ISO 200) 9.60 m
Flash options Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 / 102 Mbps, 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 380g (0.84 lb) 370g (0.82 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $349