Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST90

Here is a complete analysis of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST90, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty similar but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and ST90 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was released 14 months prior to the ST90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the ST90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has external dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the ST90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ST90 is 77 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ST90.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST90 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.