Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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Olympus TG-810 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
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Released August 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
- Launched August 2011

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-810 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

The TG-810 was introduced very close to the GXR Mount A12 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-810 matches up vs the GXR Mount A12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-810 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Olympus TG-810
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and GXR Mount A12 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and GXR Mount A12.
All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-810 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-810 will provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/9000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) | 370 grams (0.82 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 photographs | 330 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | DB-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (5 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $428 | $349 |