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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2011
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as PL65
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung SL620

 GXR Mount A12 SL620 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 SL620 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung SL620

 GXR Mount A12 SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

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

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography factors
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
26
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL620 Travel photography advice
60
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (168g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging details
Samsung SL620 Vlogging details
26
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
24
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (168 grams)
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung SL620
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung SL620
Also called - PL65
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-05 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/9000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.60 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 gr (0.82 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $349 $200