Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung PL170

Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung PL170, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and PL170 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured 14 months earlier than the PL170 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores vs the PL170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the PL170.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and PL170 is 77 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and PL170.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung PL170 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.