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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Released November 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k0kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Galaxy Camera 3G GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
ReleasedAugust 2012November 2009More recent by 34 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got external measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Galaxy Camera 3G is 77 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography details
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery power (320 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
49
built-in flash
bad battery power (320 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (320 CIPA)
47
relatively wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
36
relatively wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-11-10 2012-08-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453g (1.00 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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