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

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

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

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Released November 2009
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung PL210 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung PL210

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro PL210 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 PL210 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
RevealedJanuary 2011November 2009Newer by 14 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung PL210

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro PL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography advice
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography details
Samsung PL210 Street photography details
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography info
Samsung PL210 Sports photography info
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Travel photography with Samsung PL210
49
built-in flash
not so great battery (320 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung PL210
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung PL210
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2009-11-10 2011-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 200 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 gr (1.00 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $566 $200