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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Released November 2009
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung GX-1S, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was unveiled 3 years after the GX-1S which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades vs the GX-1S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung GX-1S

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro GX-1S 
ReleasedNovember 2009January 2006Newer by 47 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kClearer screen (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 GX-1S GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung GX-1S

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro GX-1S 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro comes with physical measurements 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 GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung GX-1S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the GX-1S.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and GX-1S is 77 and 68 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and GX-1S.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro to offer more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (605 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (320 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography info
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography info
49
has built in flash
bad battery life (320 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
52
lighter than average (605g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (320 per charge)
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
20
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
9
no video
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung GX-1S
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung GX-1S
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-11-10 2006-01-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 grams (1.00 lbs) 605 grams (1.33 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $566 $850