Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB350F

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung WB350F, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and WB350F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was announced 5 years earlier than the WB350F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Samsung WB350F. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro comes with outside dimensions 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 WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the WB350F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WB350F is 77 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WB350F.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB350F will show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind in sensor technology.