Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Here is a thorough overview of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was released 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both 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 Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has external 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 Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Galaxy Camera 2 is 77 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.