Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB30F
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 50mm (F2.5) lens
- 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
- Launched November 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Released January 2013
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung WB30F, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") have different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WB30F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both 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 WB30F being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades against the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung WB30F
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | WB30F | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
WB30F | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Released | January 2013 | November 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung WB30F
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | WB30F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung WB30F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the WB30F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WB30F is 77 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WB30F.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB30F will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Samsung WB30F |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-11-10 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | GR engine III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 50mm (1x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 180 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 453g (1.00 pounds) | 128g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $566 | $180 |