Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL320

Following is a detailed review of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung TL320, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively close but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and TL320 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was brought out 9 months after the TL320 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the TL320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung TL320. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung TL320 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. 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") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung TL320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the TL320.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TL320 is 77 and 98 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TL320.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.