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

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

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

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(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
  • Announced November 2009
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB350F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung WB350F

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro WB350F 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 WB350F GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
RevealedJanuary 2014November 2009Newer by 50 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung WB350F

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro WB350F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
62
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography advice
Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (320 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
49
has built in flash
bad battery pack (320 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography features
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery pack (320 per charge)
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging details
Samsung WB350F Vlogging details
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
34
really wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung WB350F
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung WB350F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung WB350F
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-11-10 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 gr (1.00 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $566 $260