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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung DV150F, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and DV150F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 3 years earlier than the DV150F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores against the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung DV150F

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 DV150F 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 DV150F GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2010Fresher by 27 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung DV150F

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung DV150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the DV150F.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and DV150F is 88 and 96 respectively.

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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and DV150F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung DV150F will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (140g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
56
lighter than competitors (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery life (320 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography details
Samsung DV150F Travel photography details
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lighter than average in class (140g)
built-in flash
low battery life (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competitors (116g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
screen size is decent (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
low battery life (320 per charge)
34
really wide (25mm)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
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features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung DV150F
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung DV150F
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 -
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5 f/2.5-6.3
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $566 $150