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

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Galaxy Camera GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
ReleasedFebruary 2013November 2009More modern by 39 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Galaxy Camera 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography features
55
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
62
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery life (320 per charge)
no phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography information
49
built-in flash
low battery life (320 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than average (300g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (320 shots)
50
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
20
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
lighter than average (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-11-10 2013-02-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 grams (1.00 pounds) 300 grams (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $566 $450