Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV300F
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung DV300F
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | DV300F | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | September 2010 | More 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Samsung DV300F | |
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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 |