Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB750

The following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung WB750, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty similar but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and WB750 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR Mount A12 was unveiled at a similar time to the WB750 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up vs the WB750 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung WB750. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the WB750.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and WB750 is 84 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and WB750.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR Mount A12 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB750 will deliver greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.