Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ15W

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung HZ15W, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty comparable but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and HZ15W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR Mount A12 was released 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly sizable 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 HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has outer 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 HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the HZ15W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and HZ15W is 84 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and HZ15W.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 has the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The younger GXR Mount A12 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.