Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SH100

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung SH100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very well matched but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and SH100 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was brought out 14 months before the SH100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores against the SH100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Samsung SH100. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got physical dimensions 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 SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung SH100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the SH100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and SH100 is 77 and 99 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and SH100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung SH100 will give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.