Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-1L

Below is a in depth overview of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung GX-1L, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was launched 5 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the GX-1L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with external 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 GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung GX-1L in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the GX-1L.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and GX-1L is 84 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and GX-1L.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger GXR Mount A12 will have an edge in sensor tech.