Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST100

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched at a similar time to the ST100 so they are both of a similar age. 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 ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores against the ST100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and the ST100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ST100 is 77 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ST100.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung ST100 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.