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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(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
Samsung PL120
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung PL120

 GXR Mount A12 PL120 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 PL120 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung PL120

 GXR Mount A12 PL120 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography features
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Street photography with Samsung PL120
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
60
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL120 Vlogging highlights
26
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
does have external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung PL120
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung PL120
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