Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL202

Below, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung SL202, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was announced 2 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology 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 SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up vs the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the SL202.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and SL202 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and SL202.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent GXR Mount A12 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.