Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ30W

Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ30W, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and HZ30W (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 2 months before the HZ30W and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got physical measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the HZ30W.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and HZ30W is 77 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and HZ30W.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler.