Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out very close to the GXR Mount A12 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the GXR Mount A12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and GXR Mount A12 is 78 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and GXR Mount A12.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively.