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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung PL210, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very comparable but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The GXR Mount A12 was manufactured 8 months after the PL210 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GXR Mount A12 grades vs the PL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung PL210

 GXR Mount A12 PL210 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 PL210 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung PL210

 GXR Mount A12 PL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the PL210.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and PL210 is 84 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and PL210.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR Mount A12 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung PL210 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GXR Mount A12 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (12MP)
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography information
Samsung PL210 Street photography information
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography details
Samsung PL210 Sports photography details
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lack of phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography features
Samsung PL210 Travel photography features
60
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging factors
Samsung PL210 Vlogging factors
26
great max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung PL210
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung PL210
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung PL210
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () ()
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/9000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370g (0.82 lb) -
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $349 $200