Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung PL210

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung PL210, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very well matched but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was released 14 months earlier than the PL210 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores vs the PL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung PL210. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features outer measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung PL210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the PL210.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and PL210 is 77 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and PL210.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL210 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.