Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL120
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL120 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung PL120, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GXR Mount A12 was released 8 months after the PL120 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 scores vs the PL120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung PL120
GXR Mount A12 | PL120 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | January 2011 | More modern by 8 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
PL120 | GXR Mount A12 |
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Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung PL120
GXR Mount A12 | PL120 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 provides outer 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 PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung PL120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the PL120.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and PL120 is 84 and 99 respectively.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and PL120.
As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR Mount A12 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung PL120 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GXR Mount A12 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Samsung PL120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Samsung PL120 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-08-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | - |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | () |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/9000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 370g (0.82 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (5 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | - |
Cost at launch | $349 | $150 |