Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung EX2F

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung EX2F, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly close but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and EX2F (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 3 years prior to the EX2F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung EX2F 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. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the EX2F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and EX2F is 88 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and EX2F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.