Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL102

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung SL102, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and SL102 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 2 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GXR Mount A12 grades against the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung SL102. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 provides exterior measurements 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 SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung SL102 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the SL102.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and SL102 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and SL102.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer GXR Mount A12 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.