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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 Galaxy Camera GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
RevealedFebruary 2013September 2010Fresher by 29 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Galaxy Camera 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the Galaxy Camera.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Galaxy Camera is 88 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (140g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography highlights
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
58
lighter than competitors in class (140g)
flash built-in
not so great battery (320 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (300g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 shots)
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
28
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (140g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
lighter than competition in class (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as - Wi-Fi
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-21 2013-02-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine III 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5 f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 300 grams (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $566 $450