Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL620

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung SL620, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GXR Mount A12 was released 2 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the SL620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got external dimensions 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 SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the SL620.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and SL620 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and SL620.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern GXR Mount A12 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.