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

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung GX-1S, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced 4 years after the GX-1S which is quite a serious difference as far as 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-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores against the GX-1S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the GX-1S.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and GX-1S is 88 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and GX-1S.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 to offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.