Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 50mm (F2.5) lens
- 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
- Introduced November 2009
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Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is fairly similar but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.
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Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-310 scores versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
| TG-310 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | November 2009 | More recent by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Olympus TG-310
| GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
| TG-310 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 94 and 77 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus TG-310 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-310 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus TG-310 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
| Class | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2011-01-06 | 2009-11-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | GR engine III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 370.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 50mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 180s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 453 grams (1.00 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 photographs | 320 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $0 | $566 |