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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Launched October 2010
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 G700SE vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Ricoh. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively similar but the G700SE (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was launched 9 months prior to the GXR Mount A12 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the G700SE scores against the GXR Mount A12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 G700SE GXR Mount A12 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Ricoh G700SE

 GXR Mount A12 G700SE 
IntroducedAugust 2011October 2010More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 G700SE GXR Mount A12 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution920k920kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE has got external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications 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 G700SE vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G700SE and the GXR Mount A12.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and GXR Mount A12 is 88 and 84 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and GXR Mount A12.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The G700SE has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The more aged G700SE is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography advice
29
manual focus
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography highlights
51
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography highlights
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
40
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
focusing manually
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging factors
23
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
26
great max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Ricoh G700SERicoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh G700SE Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-10-13 2011-08-05
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/9000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 9.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lb) 370 grams (0.82 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $349