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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung GX-20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was launched 3 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the GXR Mount A12 grades against the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung GX-20

 GXR Mount A12 GX-20 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2008More recent by 43 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 GX-20 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung GX-20

 GXR Mount A12 GX-20 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 features exterior dimensions 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-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung GX-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the GX-20.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and GX-20 is 84 and 58 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and GX-20.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung GX-20 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger GXR Mount A12 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography info
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
72
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography details
Samsung GX-20 Street photography details
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
good MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen is small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging features
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging features
26
great maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung GX-20
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung GX-20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-08-05 2008-01-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.60 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370g (0.82 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 714
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $349 $850