Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
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Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced February 2015
- Updated by Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 50mm (F2.5) lens
- 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
- Launched November 2009
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Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-860 was revealed 5 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-860 grades versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
| TG-860 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2015 |  | November 2009 | More recent by 64 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Olympus TG-860
| GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
| TG-860 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-860 and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 91 and 77 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-860 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-860 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern TG-860 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
| Category | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2009-11-10 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | GR engine III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 370.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 50mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 180s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | 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 | Yes | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 224g (0.49 lbs) | 453g (1.00 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 300 shots | 320 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $279 | $566 |