Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 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 Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1/9000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
- Revealed August 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-310 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is pretty similar but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-310 was brought out 7 months prior to the GXR Mount A12 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-310 matches up versus the GXR Mount A12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
| TG-310 | GXR Mount A12 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Olympus TG-310
| GXR Mount A12 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
| TG-310 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-310 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 compared to the GXR Mount A12.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and GXR Mount A12 is 94 and 84 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and GXR Mount A12.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-310 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-310 will deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2011-01-06 | 2011-08-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 370.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 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 capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/9000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 9.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 370 grams (0.82 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
| 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 | 150 images | 330 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | DB-90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (5 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $0 | $349 |