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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST100 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 ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 20 months later than the ST100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the ST100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung ST100

 GXR Mount A12 ST100 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 ST100 GXR Mount A12 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k920kSharper screen (+232k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung ST100

 GXR Mount A12 ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the ST100.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and ST100 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and ST100.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung ST100 will give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern GXR Mount A12 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography factors
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography features
Samsung ST100 Sports photography features
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST100 Travel photography factors
60
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
60
provides focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
26
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
29
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung ST100
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung ST100
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung ST100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 920k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/9000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.60 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370g (0.82 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $349 $250