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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2009
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The CX1 was announced 3 years earlier than the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CX1 matches up vs the GXR Mount A12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 CX1 GXR Mount A12 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Ricoh CX1

 GXR Mount A12 CX1 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 CX1 GXR Mount A12 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the CX1 against the GXR Mount A12.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and GXR Mount A12 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and GXR Mount A12.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will give more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography highlights
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX1
Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography highlights
59
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
26
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Ricoh CX1Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX1 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-19 2011-08-05
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/9000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 9.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lbs) 370 gr (0.82 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - 330 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $349