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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Released September 2010
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Superseded the Samsung GX-10
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was launched 2 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores against the GX-20 with regards 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-20

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 GX-20 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2008More recent by 33 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 GX-20 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung GX-20

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 GX-20 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has outside 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) and the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the GX-20.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and GX-20 is 88 and 58 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and GX-20.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung GX-20 to give more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
71
manual focus
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (140g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography info
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography info
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery pack (320 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography information
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography information
58
lighter than average in class (140g)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (320 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
63
environment proofing
decent MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (320 CIPA)
70
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging features
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging features
28
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (140g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
9
no video
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung GX-20
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung GX-20
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung GX-20
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-09-21 2008-01-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5 -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $566 $850