Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST93

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung ST93, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and ST93 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR Mount A12 was released 4 months later than the ST93 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 grades versus the ST93 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Samsung ST93. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has outside measurements 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 ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung ST93 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the ST93.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and ST93 is 84 and 97 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and ST93.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung ST93 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.