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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung SL820, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and SL820 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR Mount A12 was announced 2 years after the SL820 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung SL820

 GXR Mount A12 SL820 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 SL820 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung SL820

 GXR Mount A12 SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 features physical dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the SL820.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and SL820 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and SL820.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The GXR Mount A12 offers the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The younger GXR Mount A12 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
26
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography details
Samsung SL820 Street photography details
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography details
Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
60
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
26
good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung SL820
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung SL820
Alternate name - IT100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-05 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.60 m 4.50 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370 gr (0.82 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $349 $280