Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 is Ricoh's Entry-Level Mirrorless camera first announced on August of 2011. The camera includes a 12MP, CMOS APS-C size sensor with a maximum resolution of 4288 x 2848.

The GXR Mount A12 is positioned #104 out of 117 in Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras & all round #476 out of 1465 for cameras in our list. Remember to use our Smart camera finder to find camera listings based on your personalized requirements.

The following is a diagram of different criteria used in the scoring system.

The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has a history of related cameras. Here, you can identify all past and newer models along with key specifications.

You can view the GXR Mount A12 from different angles in the gallery below.

Here is a checklist of positives and negatives of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 based on factors which are oftentimes viewed as essential in a camera.

The specification of the sensor in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 is 23.6mm x 15.7mm (APS-C). The 371 mm² sensor can resolve 4288 x 2848 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9.

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The CMOS sensor has 12 megapixels and features a native ISO range of 200 - 3200. RAW files are saved therefore you have more room to maneuver in post.

The graphic underneath displays the GXR Mount A12's sensor size when compared to other common sizes. The GXR Mount A12 sensor has a crop factor of 1.5 and is shown in green.

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To get an idea of different aspect ratios, you can refer to the visual below.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 weighs about 0.82 pounds (370 gr / 13.05 oz) & has external proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8"). The weight of normal Entry-Level Mirrorless camera is 329 gr so the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 is more heavy compared to other rivals.

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Down below is a picture of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 next to a softdrink to help you to get a feel for its size.

The top view underneath will highlight the button layout on the GXR Mount A12.

The GXR Mount A12 features an inbuilt lens giving a constant focal length of ()mm meaning that you have no flexibility to zoom.

At it's widest ()mm, the lens comes with an aperture of f making it useful for low light conditions and capturing a shallow depth of field. It would also enable you to set a lower ISO to get clearer photographs.

The GXR Mount A12 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• HDMI Yes

Cameras that feature NFC or Bluetooth connectivity can easily be controlled wirelessly through smartphones. You will be able to transfer pictures and sometimes adjust camera settings with no need to connect straight with the camera.

Many apps also enable a Liveview and click the shutter whenever you aren't close to the camera. If the camera boasts a HDMI port, it could be connected to an external monitor. A lot of cameras enable you to charge the battery with the USB socket.

The maximum video quality in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 is 1280 x 720 and you can save in Motion JPEG format. 720p is awful for today's requirements. You really should try to get at least 1080p quality for decent video. The body doesn't feature a microphone or headphone jack which means that you have got zero control over the audio. It is probably a better idea to find an alternative model should you want decent audio for your video clips.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 doesn't have weather proofing so wet conditions may affect the camera.

The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 includes a 3 inch fixed display with a resolution of 920 thousand dots.

Please note that the display screen has no touch support.

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The ViewFinder specifications for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 are as follows:

• ViewFinder Electronic (optional)

For sunny outdoor conditions that make the camera screens washed out and challenging to see, viewfinders are pretty helpful.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 can shoot continuously at 3.0 fps. The highest shutter speed is 1/9000s.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with both inbuilt flash together with external flash ability.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with only Contrast Detect Auto Focus & does not have Phase Detect Auto Focus. Phase Detection autofocusing is more snappier & accurate compared to Contrast Detect autofocusing.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has manual focus in case it is required in low light scenarios or you need to have more accurate control on focus.

The battery (DB-90) on the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 is fashioned to last for 330 photographs as per the CIPA standards which is comparable with it's rivals. The general Entry-Level Mirrorless camera battery life is 343. Fujifilm X-S20 comes with the highest possible (750) battery life in this kind of cameras.

Underneath is a collection of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras which have the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X-S20
GXR Mount A12 vs X-S20750 yesnoyes

Samsung NX mini
GXR Mount A12 vs NX mini650 yesnono

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Pentax K-01
GXR Mount A12 vs K-01540 yesnono

Sony NEX-3N
GXR Mount A12 vs NEX-3N480 yesnono

Sony NEX-F3
GXR Mount A12 vs NEX-F3470 yesnono

The following chart displays a summation of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 for different kinds of photography. To find out more, browse to the specific section underneath.

The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 receives a score of 55 which is decent, meaning that it is fairly adequate for portraits. Shooting portraits leans heavily to sensor dimensions, support for RAW photos along with the option to utilize external flash.

Having a nice score of 65, the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 is a respectable fit for street photography. A good street photography camera comes with a good balance of image quality and portability.

A subpar sports photography rating of 39 means the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 is simply not very good for taking photos of sports. A camera needs excellent tracking plus continuous shooting for sports photography.

Weight is extremely crucial in buying a camera for travel. All round, the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 gets a decent 60 for a travel camera which makes it fairly suited to take on your journeys.

If you're looking to purchase a camera for landscape photography, the most critical aspect is going to be image quality. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and it's average rating of 52 for a landscape camera is relatively appropriate amongst it's competitors.

A camera for vlogging should offer a moving screen, microphone input and if possible IBIS. Considering everything, the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 is simply not very good for vlogging as it gets a subpar rating of 26.

If you are interested in alternatives to the GXR Mount A12, below is a collection of the highest scored cameras which fall in to the family of Entry-Level Mirrorless.

The line graph just below gives you a summary of the GXR Mount A12 vs it's top ranking competitors mentioned previously.

These are some more cameras you might look at as alternatives. To review a complete comparison, go to the "compare" link.