Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL120

Following is a extended overview of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung PL120, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 3 months before the PL120 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the 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 PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades vs the PL120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung PL120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the PL120.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and PL120 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and PL120.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung PL120 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.