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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL620

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Launched November 2009
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL65
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL620, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured 9 months later than the SL620 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores against the SL620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung SL620

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro SL620 
LaunchedNovember 2009February 2009Fresher by 9 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 SL620 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung SL620

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the SL620.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and SL620 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and SL620.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The fresher GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
26
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Street photography highlights
62
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography information
Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (320 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography details
Samsung SL620 Travel photography details
49
built-in flash
not so great battery life (320 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (168g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
46
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
20
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
24
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (168 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung SL620
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung SL620
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung SL620
Otherwise known as - PL65
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2009-11-10 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 grams (1.00 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $566 $200