Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST30

The following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung ST30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very well matched but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR Mount A12 was manufactured 7 months after the ST30 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GXR Mount A12 grades against the ST30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Samsung ST30. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has exterior 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) whilst the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the ST30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and ST30 is 84 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and ST30.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR Mount A12 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GXR Mount A12 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.