Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh GR
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Launched April 2013
- New Model is Ricoh GR II
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Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SZ-12 versus Ricoh GR, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the GR (16MP) is pretty comparable but the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ-12 was unveiled 15 months prior to the GR which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ-12 matches up vs the GR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-12 & Ricoh GR. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Ricoh GR
| SZ-12 | GR |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Olympus SZ-12
| GR | SZ-12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2013 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 15 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Ricoh GR
| SZ-12 | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 features physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-12 versus Ricoh GR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the GR.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and GR is 89 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and GR.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-12 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Ricoh GR will produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
| Olympus SZ-12 | Ricoh GR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-12 | Ricoh GR |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-01-10 | 2013-04-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 300 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 972 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photographs | 290 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | DB65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $350 | $971 |