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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Released June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung HZ35W, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively similar but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and HZ35W (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 14 months later than the HZ35W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 grades vs the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung HZ35W

 GXR Mount A12 HZ35W 
ReleasedAugust 2011June 2010Fresher by 14 months
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 HZ35W GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung HZ35W

 GXR Mount A12 HZ35W 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the HZ35W.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and HZ35W is 84 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and HZ35W.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent GXR Mount A12 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
55
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
34
manual focus
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography details
Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
60
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
no Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung HZ35W
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-05 2010-06-16
Body design 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 surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 grams (0.82 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $349 $300