Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
(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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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
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 |
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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 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 39 months |
Screen size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GXR-GR-Lens-A12-28mm-F2.5-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-2-size-comparison.jpg)
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.
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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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-GXR-GR-Lens-A12-28mm-F2.5-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
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 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-GXR-GR-Lens-A12-28mm-F2.5-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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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 |