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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST600

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Announced November 2009
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST600 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST600, 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 ST600 (14MP) is very similar but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was revealed at a similar time to the ST600 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung ST600

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro ST600 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 ST600 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k920kClearer display (+232k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung ST600

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro ST600 
AnnouncedNovember 2009January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has 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) while the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the ST600.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ST600 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ST600.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST600 will offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST600 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 ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
55
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
29
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Street photography with Samsung ST600
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography details
Samsung ST600 Sports photography details
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 shots)
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography factors
Samsung ST600 Travel photography factors
49
built-in flash
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
65
comes with touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (150g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography features
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
43
pretty wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging factors
Samsung ST600 Vlogging factors
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
30
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (150g)
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung ST600
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung ST600
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung ST600
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2009-11-10 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 grams (1.00 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $566 $330