Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV300F

The following is a extended review of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV300F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and DV300F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was revealed 5 months earlier than the DV300F and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the DV300F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 features exterior measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the DV300F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and DV300F is 84 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and DV300F.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR Mount A12 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung DV300F will give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.