Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung WB800F

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung WB800F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and WB800F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was revealed 17 months earlier than the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with exterior measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the WB800F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and WB800F is 84 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and WB800F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR Mount A12 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB800F will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.