Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung EX2F

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung EX2F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and EX2F (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GXR Mount A12 was introduced 16 months prior to the EX2F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung EX2F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the EX2F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and EX2F is 84 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and EX2F.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 has the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The older GXR Mount A12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.