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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung PL210, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the PL210 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades vs the PL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung PL210

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 PL210 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 PL210 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung PL210

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 PL210 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung PL210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the PL210.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and PL210 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and PL210.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung PL210 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography features
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography details
Samsung PL210 Street photography details
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (140g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography features
Samsung PL210 Sports photography features
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have liveview
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
58
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (320 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
71
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (320 shots)
37
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging features
Samsung PL210 Vlogging features
28
features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
27
good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung PL210
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung PL210
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung PL210
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 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 dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.5 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) -
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $566 $200