Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung GX-20

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.