Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST80

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung ST80, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and ST80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured at a similar time to the ST80 so they are both of a similar age. Each 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 ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades vs the ST80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Samsung ST80. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides physical measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung ST80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the ST80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ST80 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ST80.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung ST80 will show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.