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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung WB50F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and WB50F (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The GXR Mount A12 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WB50F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung WB50F

 GXR Mount A12 WB50F 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 WB50F GXR Mount A12 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2011Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung WB50F

 GXR Mount A12 WB50F 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the WB50F.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and WB50F is 84 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and WB50F.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB50F will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
37
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography factors
Samsung WB50F Street photography factors
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
60
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (207g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
26
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung WB50F
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung WB50F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-05 2014-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/9000s -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370 gr (0.82 pounds) 207 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 BP70A
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $349 $180