Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SH100

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung SH100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and SH100 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was launched 3 months before the SH100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up against the SH100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Samsung SH100. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the SH100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SH100 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SH100.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung SH100 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.