Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL350

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung TL350, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is relatively similar but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and TL350 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was announced 3 months earlier than the TL350 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up versus the TL350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung TL350. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung TL350 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the TL350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TL350 is 77 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TL350.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively.