Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB150F

In this article, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung WB150F, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty close but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and WB150F (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was introduced 3 years earlier than the WB150F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores vs the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features outer measurements 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 WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the WB150F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WB150F is 77 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WB150F.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB150F will render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind with regard to sensor technology.