Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-1S

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung GX-1S, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was announced 5 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 grades against the GX-1S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the GX-1S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and GX-1S is 84 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and GX-1S.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 to result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GXR Mount A12 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.