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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a serious difference 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 Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to 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 Galaxy Camera 2

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 Galaxy Camera 2 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2010More modern by 39 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k920kSharper screen (+117k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
57
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography details
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (140g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (283g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery (400 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
58
lighter than competition (140 grams)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
73
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than average (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (320 shots)
52
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery (400 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
28
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (140g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
37
decently wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than average (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-21 2014-01-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine III 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 283g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $566 $400