Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung PL210

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

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).

See the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung PL210 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.