Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL720

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung SL720, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very close but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and SL720 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was unveiled 4 months later than the SL720 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades versus the SL720 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung SL720. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides outer dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the SL720.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and SL720 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and SL720.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.