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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Pentax X90
(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
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 X90 GXR Mount A12 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Pentax X90

 GXR Mount A12 X90 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2010Fresher by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 X90 GXR Mount A12 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography details
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography features
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X90
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
35
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging information
23
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Pentax X90Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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