Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ15W

Below, we are looking at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ15W, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and HZ15W (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 20 months later than the HZ15W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades vs the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers outside measurements 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 HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the HZ15W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HZ15W is 88 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HZ15W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The younger GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will have a benefit in sensor tech.