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

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung ST600. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.