Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST95

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung ST95, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and ST95 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 7 months later than the ST95 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the ST95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung ST95. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the ST95.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and ST95 is 84 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and ST95.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung ST95 will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger GXR Mount A12 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.