Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Launched July 2010
(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
- Introduced August 2011
Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Pentax X90 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the X90 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe X90 was released 13 months before the GXR Mount A12 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the X90 scores versus the GXR Mount A12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X90 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
X90 | GXR Mount A12 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Pentax X90
GXR Mount A12 | X90 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | July 2010 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
X90 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 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 Pentax X90 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the X90 compared to the GXR Mount A12.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and GXR Mount A12 is 69 and 84 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and GXR Mount A12.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The X90 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The older X90 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications
Pentax X90 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax X90 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2011-08-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/9000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 9.60 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lb) | 370 gr (0.82 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 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 | - | 330 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-L106 | DB-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (5 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $350 | $349 |