Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX4 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
CX4 | GXR Mount A12 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Ricoh CX4
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Released | August 2011 | August 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
CX4 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 920k | 920k | Equal 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).
Compare the Ricoh CX4 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | |
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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 |