Reasons to choose GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Released in 2009, GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has about 371 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12
VS
Sensor area
371 mm²
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5371 mm²
GXR Mount A12- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5MetricGXR 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—
—Weight370 g
Internal storageStorageInternal storage
Lithium-Ion DB-90 rechargeable 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 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and GXR Mount A12 have the same sensor area. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has the lighter body. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has the higher effective resolution. The GXR Mount A12 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.