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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung WB210, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly similar but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and WB210 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR Mount A12 was launched within a month of the WB210 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung WB210

 GXR Mount A12 WB210 
Display resolution920k1kClearer display (+919k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 WB210 GXR Mount A12 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung WB210

 GXR Mount A12 WB210 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has outer 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) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the WB210.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and WB210 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and WB210.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung WB210 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography factors
Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others (174g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
lighter than others (174g)
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
52
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging info
Samsung WB210 Vlogging info
26
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
33
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung WB210
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung WB210
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/9000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 grams (0.82 lb) 174 grams (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $349 $279