Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung HZ50W

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung HZ50W, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and HZ50W (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The GXR Mount A12 was launched 16 months after the HZ50W which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 grades against the HZ50W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung HZ50W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the HZ50W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and HZ50W is 84 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and HZ50W.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR Mount A12 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung HZ50W will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GXR Mount A12 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.