Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ25W

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.