Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST100

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.