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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung DV300F, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and DV300F (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced 15 months earlier than the DV300F making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up against the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung DV300F

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 DV300F 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 DV300F GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012September 2010More recent by 15 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung DV300F

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the DV300F.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and DV300F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and DV300F.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung DV300F will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV300F 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 DV300F Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
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nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (140g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
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nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery power (320 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (140g)
has built in flash
low battery power (320 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery power (320 shots)
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relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
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supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (140g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung DV300F
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung DV300F
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-21 2012-01-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $566 $200