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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
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Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL170, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and PL170 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 3 months earlier than the PL170 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of 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 PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up versus the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung PL170

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 PL170 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 PL170 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung PL170

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 PL170 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL170 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the PL170.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and PL170 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and PL170.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL170 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Portrait photography with Samsung PL170
57
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Street photography camera
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (140g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography information
Samsung PL170 Sports photography information
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
low battery power (320 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL170 Travel photography advice
58
lighter than competitors (140g)
flash built-in
low battery power (320 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
71
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery power (320 CIPA)
39
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Vlogging with Samsung PL170
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has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (140g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
27
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung PL170
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung PL170
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung PL170
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-21 2011-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.5 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
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