Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ15W

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung HZ15W, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and HZ15W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured 9 months later than the HZ15W so they are both of a similar age. 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 HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades vs the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. 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 HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the HZ15W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and HZ15W is 77 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and HZ15W.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more modern GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will have a benefit in sensor technology.