Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB250F

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung WB250F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty similar but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR Mount A12 was introduced 17 months prior to the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up vs the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the WB250F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and WB250F is 84 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and WB250F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung WB250F will offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 is going to be behind in sensor tech.