Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung SL820

Following is a complete review of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung SL820, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and SL820 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was unveiled 9 months after the SL820 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Samsung SL820. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro enjoys physical measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the SL820.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and SL820 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and SL820.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.