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

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung GX-20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.