Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB210

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung WB210. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.