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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Announced August 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR Mount A12 was introduced 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 GXR Mount A12 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Galaxy Camera 2 GXR Mount A12 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2011More recent by 29 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k920kCrisper display (+117k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 GXR Mount A12 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 84 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (12MP)
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography info
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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)
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography highlights
60
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
26
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-05 2014-01-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/9000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.60 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370 gr (0.82 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 pictures 400 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 Built-in
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $349 $400