Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung ST93

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung ST93, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and ST93 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was announced 17 months prior to the ST93 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up versus the ST93 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung ST93. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got outside measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung ST93 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the ST93.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ST93 is 77 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and ST93.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung ST93 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.