Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL102

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL102, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and SL102 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out 21 months later than the SL102 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores versus the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Samsung SL102. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys outside measurements 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 SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL102 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the SL102.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SL102 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SL102.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.