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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX5 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Ricoh. The resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is pretty close but the CX5 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The CX5 was announced within a month of the GXR Mount A12 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the CX5 grades vs the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 CX5 GXR Mount A12 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Ricoh CX5

 GXR Mount A12 CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 CX5 GXR Mount A12 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2011Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the CX5 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and GXR Mount A12 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and GXR Mount A12.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX5 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography features
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography details
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
66
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Ricoh CX5Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX5 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-07-19 2011-08-05
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/9000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 9.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 370 grams (0.82 pounds)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $349