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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as PL70
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung SL720, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very similar but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and SL720 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was announced 2 years later than the SL720 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GXR Mount A12 grades vs the SL720 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung SL720

 GXR Mount A12 SL720 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2009More recent by 26 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 SL720 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung SL720

 GXR Mount A12 SL720 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung SL720 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the SL720.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and SL720 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and SL720.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The fresher GXR Mount A12 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography factors
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Street photography with Samsung SL720
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Travel photography highlights
60
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
56
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging features
Samsung SL720 Vlogging features
26
great max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung SL720
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung SL720
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung SL720
Otherwise known as - PL70
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-05 2009-07-14
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 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/9000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.60 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 Overall 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $349 $119