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

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.