Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung TL320

Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung TL320, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively similar but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and TL320 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The GXR Mount A12 was launched 2 years after the TL320 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GXR Mount A12 grades vs the TL320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Samsung TL320. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Samsung TL320 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with outside dimensions 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 TL320 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the TL320.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and TL320 is 84 and 98 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and TL320.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The GXR Mount A12 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The newer GXR Mount A12 should have an advantage in sensor technology.