Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ35W

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very close but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and HZ35W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out 4 months later than the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar age. 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 HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the HZ35W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HZ35W is 88 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HZ35W.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler.