Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung TL500

Following is a complete review of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung TL500, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and TL500 (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was unveiled 8 months prior to the TL500 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has physical dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung TL500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the TL500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TL500 is 77 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and TL500.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be behind in sensor technology.