Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung MV800
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Released September 2011
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung MV800, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and MV800 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GXR Mount A12 was revealed about the same time to the MV800 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the GXR Mount A12 grades vs the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung MV800. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung MV800
GXR Mount A12 | MV800 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
MV800 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung MV800
GXR Mount A12 | MV800 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | September 2011 | Similar generation | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with 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 MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung MV800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the MV800.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and MV800 is 84 and 97 respectively.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and MV800.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR Mount A12 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung MV800 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Samsung MV800 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-05 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/9000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.60 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
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 (30/15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 370 gr (0.82 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB-90 | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (5 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Micro SD |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $349 | $499 |