Reasons to choose GR
Released in 2013, GR has about 371 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 245 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Ricoh GR
vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12
VS
Sensor area
371 mm²
GR371 mm²
GXR Mount A12- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The GR and GXR Mount A12 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
GRMetricGXR Mount A12
16.2 MPEffective pixels12.3 MP
23.6 × 15.7Sensor23.6 × 15.7
4.78 µmPixel pitch5.49 µm
22.87 µm²Pixel area30.12 µm²
4.37 MP/cm²Pixel density3.32 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
245 gWeight370 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageInternal storage
Rechargeable DB-65 lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion DB-90 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The GR and GXR Mount A12 have the same sensor area. The GR has the lighter body. The GR has the higher effective resolution. The GR is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose GXR Mount A12
Released in 2011, GXR Mount A12 has about 371 mm² of sensor area, 12.3 MP effective resolution, and a 370 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.