Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was brought out 4 years before the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology 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 Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores against the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. 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") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Galaxy Camera is 77 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.