Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung WB800F

Here is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung WB800F, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and WB800F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB800F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each 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 WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up versus the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro offers outer measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung WB800F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the WB800F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WB800F is 77 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and WB800F.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB800F will provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.