Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL205

Here is a detailed overview of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung TL205, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively close but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was revealed at a similar time to the TL205 which means that they are both of a similar generation. 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 TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores vs the TL205 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung TL205. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has outer 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 TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung TL205 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the TL205.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TL205 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TL205.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.