Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL200

Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung PL200, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very similar but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and PL200 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR Mount A12 was released 13 months after the PL200 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the PL200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and PL200 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and PL200.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR Mount A12 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung PL200 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern GXR Mount A12 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.