Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB2200F

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung WB2200F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and WB2200F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR Mount A12 was introduced 3 years prior to the WB2200F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up versus the WB2200F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung WB2200F. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 enjoys outer measurements 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 WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung WB2200F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the WB2200F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and WB2200F is 84 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and WB2200F.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB2200F will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.