Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ35W

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively close but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and HZ35W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 7 months earlier than the HZ35W and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up against the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides outside measurements 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 HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the HZ35W.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and HZ35W is 77 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and HZ35W.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.