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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST65

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(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
  • Revealed November 2009
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST65, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty close but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and ST65 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was launched 14 months earlier than the ST65 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades vs the ST65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung ST65

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro ST65 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 ST65 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
LaunchedJanuary 2011November 2009More recent by 14 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung ST65

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro ST65 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got 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) while the Samsung ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST65 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the ST65.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ST65 is 77 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ST65.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung ST65 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST65 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 ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
55
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography features
Samsung ST65 Street photography features
62
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Sports photography with Samsung ST65
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery (320 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Travel photography with Samsung ST65
49
flash built-in
low battery (320 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery (320 shots)
37
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging details
Samsung ST65 Vlogging details
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung ST65
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung ST65
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung ST65
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-11-10 2011-01-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 200 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 grams (1.00 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $566 $130