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

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-1S 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

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.

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

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 GX-1S 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2006More modern by 57 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kSharper display (+710k dot)

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

 GX-1S GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

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

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 GX-1S 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

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

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).

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography highlights
57
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (12 megapixels)
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (140g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
bad battery (320 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
58
lighter than others (140g)
flash built-in
bad battery (320 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
52
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 shots)
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
28
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others (140g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung GX-1S
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung GX-1S
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-09-21 2006-01-16
Physical type 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 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5 -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) -
Max 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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 605 gr (1.33 lbs)
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 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $566 $850