Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL205

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL205, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively similar but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was introduced 20 months later than the TL205 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR Mount A12 scores versus the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the TL205.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and TL205 is 84 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and TL205.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The newer GXR Mount A12 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.