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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-10 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Updated by Samsung GX-20
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung GX-10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced 4 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up against the GX-10 when it comes 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 GX-10

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 GX-10 
LaunchedSeptember 2010September 2006More recent by 49 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kClearer display (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 GX-10 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung GX-10

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 GX-10 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung GX-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the GX-10.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and GX-10 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and GX-10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
57
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (12MP)
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Street photography advice
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (140 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography factors
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography info
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography info
58
lighter than competition (140g)
built-in flash
bad battery (320 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
49
environment proofing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery (320 shots)
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
28
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (140g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung GX-10
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung GX-10
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung GX-10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-09-21 2006-09-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.5 -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 793 grams (1.75 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $566 $850