Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST80

Following is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung ST80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and ST80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GXR Mount A12 was unveiled 20 months after the ST80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up versus the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung ST80. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the ST80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and ST80 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and ST80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR Mount A12 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST80 will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent GXR Mount A12 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.