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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung HZ30W

 GXR Mount A12 HZ30W 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 HZ30W GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung HZ30W

 GXR Mount A12 HZ30W 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

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).

See the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung HZ30W 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 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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

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

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography features
55
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography info
Samsung HZ30W Street photography info
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
26
good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung HZ30W
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-05 2010-01-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.60 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370 gr (0.82 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $349 $280