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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
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
  • Announced August 2011
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh G900 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The G900 was introduced 6 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the G900 scores vs the GXR Mount A12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 G900 GXR Mount A12 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018August 2011More modern by 80 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Ricoh G900

 GXR Mount A12 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 G900 GXR Mount A12 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 offers external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh G900 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G900 versus the GXR Mount A12.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and GXR Mount A12 is 89 and 84 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and GXR Mount A12.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G900 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh G900 will give greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent G900 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (247g)
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography info
54
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography advice
70
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than others (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography info
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than others (247 grams)
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Ricoh G900Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh G900 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-21 2011-08-05
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
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
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/9000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 9.60 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 370 gr (0.82 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 340 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $752 $349