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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2011
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung DV150F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and DV150F (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 17 months earlier than the DV150F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the DV150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung DV150F

 GXR Mount A12 DV150F 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 DV150F GXR Mount A12 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 17 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung DV150F

 GXR Mount A12 DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the DV150F.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and DV150F is 84 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and DV150F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR Mount A12 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung DV150F will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography info
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography info
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
56
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Travel photography highlights
60
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
26
good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung DV150F
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung DV150F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-05 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370g (0.82 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $349 $150