Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Ricoh CX5
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Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
CX5 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | August 2011 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | The 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).
Examine the Ricoh CX5 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | |
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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 |