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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
77 Imaging
52 Features
31 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Introduced November 2009
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung WB250F, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was revealed 4 years earlier than the WB250F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. 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 WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades against the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung WB250F

		

		

			
 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro WB250F 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

		

		

			
 WB250F GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013November 2009More recent by 38 months
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung WB250F

		

		

			
 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has outer dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the WB250F.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB250F size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WB250F is 77 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WB250F.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB250F will give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
55
 focusing manually
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 no liveview
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
36
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
62
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (226 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
32
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 can't change focal length (50mm)
 no liveview
 max fps low (3.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
52
 excellent zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
49
 flash built-in
 not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
 lighter than others (226 grams)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (432mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
46
 focusing manually
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (50mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no liveview
 no image stabilization
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery pack (320 shots)
44
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging factors
Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
20
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
35
 decently wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (226 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone port
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung WB250F
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung WB250F
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-11-10 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 453 grams (1.00 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $566 $250