Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ30W

Following is a complete comparison of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung HZ30W, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively comparable but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and HZ30W (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 19 months after the HZ30W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 grades vs the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the HZ30W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and HZ30W is 84 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and HZ30W.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The GXR Mount A12 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger GXR Mount A12 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.