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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Launched September 2010
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung GX-1L, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was launched 4 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the GX-1L for 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-1L

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 GX-1L 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2006More recent by 56 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kClearer display (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 GX-1L GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung GX-1L

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 GX-1L 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung GX-1L in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the GX-1L.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and GX-1L is 88 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and GX-1L.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
58
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (140 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (570 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than competitors in class (140g)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (320 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
52
lighter than competition (570g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography factors
48
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (320 shots)
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging features
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging features
28
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (140g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung GX-1L
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung GX-1L
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-09-21 2006-02-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5 -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 570g (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $566 $0