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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Updated by Samsung GX-20
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung GX-10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was announced 4 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 scores vs the GX-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung GX-10

 GXR Mount A12 GX-10 
ReleasedAugust 2011September 2006More recent by 60 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kClearer screen (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 GX-10 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung GX-10

 GXR Mount A12 GX-10 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the GX-10.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and GX-10 is 84 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and GX-10.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger GXR Mount A12 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
52
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Street photography with Samsung GX-10
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography advice
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography factors
60
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography details
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography details
52
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
missing Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung GX-10
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung GX-10
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung GX-10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-08-05 2006-09-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range () -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/9000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 370 grams (0.82 pounds) 793 grams (1.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $349 $850