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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

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
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Ricoh. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively close but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 GXR Mount A12 WG-M1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution920k115kSharper screen (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 WG-M1 GXR Mount A12 
RevealedSeptember 2014August 2011More modern by 37 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Ricoh WG-M1

 GXR Mount A12 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 features outside measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the WG-M1.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and WG-M1 is 84 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and WG-M1.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR Mount A12 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-M1 will result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 will be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12MP)
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography information
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
60
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
good battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
26
very good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-05 2014-09-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () (1×)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s -
Max shutter speed 1/9000s -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370g (0.82 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 DB-65
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $349 $2,000