Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
- Revealed August 2011

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-610 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively similar but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

The TG-610 was revealed 7 months earlier than the GXR Mount A12 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-610 scores versus the GXR Mount A12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
TG-610 | GXR Mount A12 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Olympus TG-610
GXR Mount A12 | TG-610 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
TG-610 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and 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).
See the Olympus TG-610 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 against the GXR Mount A12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and GXR Mount A12 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and GXR Mount A12.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-610 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Olympus TG-610 will offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus TG-610 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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 |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 9.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 370 grams (0.82 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
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 | 210 photos | 330 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | DB-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (5 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $223 | $349 |