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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung DV300F

 GXR Mount A12 DV300F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 DV300F GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung DV300F

 GXR Mount A12 DV300F 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

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

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
60
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (133g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging factors
Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
26
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung DV300F
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung DV300F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-05 2012-01-02
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 surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/9000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.60 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370g (0.82 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 BP88
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $349 $200