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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Announced November 2009
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Ricoh. The image resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was released 21 months before the GXR Mount A12 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up against the GXR Mount A12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro GXR Mount A12 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 GXR Mount A12 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
LaunchedAugust 2011November 2009Fresher by 21 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro GXR Mount A12 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution920k920kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and GXR Mount A12 is 77 and 84 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and GXR Mount A12.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
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sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (320 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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great max shutter speed (1/9,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
not so great battery power (320 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
60
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery power (320 CIPA)
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you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging info
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somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroRicoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-11-10 2011-08-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/9000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 9.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 gr (1.00 pounds) 370 gr (0.82 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 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 320 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $566 $349