Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ30W

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung HZ30W, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and HZ30W (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out 9 months after the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers physical dimensions 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 HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the HZ30W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HZ30W is 88 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HZ30W.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The newer GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.