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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(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
  • Announced August 2011
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively similar but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 10 months after the GXR Mount A12 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the GXR Mount A12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 TG-1 iHS GXR Mount A12 
AnnouncedMay 2012August 2011More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 GXR Mount A12 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution920k610kClearer screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 TG-1 iHS GXR Mount A12 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the GXR Mount A12.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and GXR Mount A12 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and GXR Mount A12.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS has got the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier. The younger TG-1 iHS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography factors
27
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
60
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography features
46
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging highlights
36
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
26
great max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSRicoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-05-08 2011-08-05
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 610k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/9000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 230 gr (0.51 lb) 370 gr (0.82 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 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 350 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $349