Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung DV150F

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung DV150F, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and DV150F (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 4 years earlier than the DV150F which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up versus the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got outside dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung DV150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the DV150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and DV150F is 77 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and DV150F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung DV150F will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.