Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ25W

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively comparable but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and HZ25W (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 3 months later than the HZ25W which means that they are both of a similar generation. 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 HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades versus the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the HZ25W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HZ25W is 88 and 70 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HZ25W.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler.