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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
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
  • Released August 2011
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh CX4 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the CX4 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The CX4 was revealed 11 months earlier than the GXR Mount A12 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the CX4 grades against the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 CX4 GXR Mount A12 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Ricoh CX4

 GXR Mount A12 CX4 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 CX4 GXR Mount A12 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution920k920kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the CX4 versus the GXR Mount A12.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and GXR Mount A12 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and GXR Mount A12.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CX4 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography highlights
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX4
Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography factors
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Ricoh CX4Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX4 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-08-19 2011-08-05
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/9000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 9.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 370 gr (0.82 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $211 $349