Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 18 months later than the GXR Mount A12 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the GXR Mount A12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got external dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and GXR Mount A12 is 94 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and GXR Mount A12.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The TG-630 iHS includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The newer TG-630 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.