Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Here is a in depth overview of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR Mount A12 was announced 13 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 84 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.