Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB210

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB210, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly close but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and WB210 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was brought out 20 months before the WB210 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor 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") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the WB210.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WB210 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WB210.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung WB210 will render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.