Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung PL120

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung PL120, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured 14 months prior to the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. 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 PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the PL120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features outside measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the PL120.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and PL120 is 77 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and PL120.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung PL120 will give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.