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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
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Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Released August 2011
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 7 months later than the GXR Mount A12 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores against the GXR Mount A12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 GXR Mount A12 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2011Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 GXR Mount A12 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 GXR Mount A12 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the GXR Mount A12.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and GXR Mount A12 is 69 and 84 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and GXR Mount A12.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography features
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography information
48
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography highlights
59
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography factors
63
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
52
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
24
pretty wide (24mm)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
26
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-02-02 2011-08-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-85mm (3.5x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 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
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/9000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 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 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 370 gr (0.82 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 400 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $871 $349