Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ25W
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000
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Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ25W, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very comparable but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and HZ25W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was introduced 7 months earlier than the HZ25W and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung HZ25W
| GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
| HZ25W | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 |  | November 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung HZ25W
| GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the HZ25W.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and HZ25W is 77 and 70 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and HZ25W.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also Known as | - | WB5000 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-11-10 | 2010-07-06 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | GR engine III | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 50mm (1x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | 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 | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 453g (1.00 pounds) | 428g (0.94 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $566 | $350 |