Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST30
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![Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Ricoh-GXR-A12-50mm-F25-Macro.jpg)
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 50mm (F2.5) lens
- 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
- Released November 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") enjoy totally different sensor size.
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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was unveiled 14 months prior to the ST30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades versus the ST30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung ST30. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung ST30
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | ST30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
ST30 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | November 2009 | More recent by 14 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung ST30
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | ST30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Check the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the ST30.
![Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST30 size comparison Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GXR-A12-50mm-F2.5-Macro-vs-Samsung-ST30-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ST30 is 77 and 98 respectively.
![Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GXR-A12-50mm-F2.5-Macro-vs-Samsung-ST30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ST30.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be behind in sensor technology.
![Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-GXR-A12-50mm-F2.5-Macro-vs-Samsung-ST30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GXR-A12-50mm-F2.5-Macro-vs-Samsung-ST30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Samsung ST30 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-11-10 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | GR engine III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 50mm (1x) | () |
Max aperture | f/2.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 180s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 453 gr (1.00 pounds) | 87 gr (0.19 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $566 | $55 |