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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST700

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Announced November 2009
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST700 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung ST700, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and ST700 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was brought out 14 months before the ST700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the ST700 with regards 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 ST700

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro ST700 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 ST700 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
LaunchedJanuary 2011November 2009Fresher by 14 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung ST700

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro ST700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung ST700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the ST700.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ST700 is 77 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ST700.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST700 will give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography highlights
55
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (12MP)
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Street photography camera
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (320 shots)
no phase detect AF
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography factors
Samsung ST700 Travel photography factors
49
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
71
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography features
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
38
fast max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Vlogging with Samsung ST700
20
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
30
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung ST700
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung ST700
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung ST700
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2009-11-10 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 200 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453g (1.00 lb) -
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 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
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