Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL202

Here is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung SL202, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very comparable but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced 20 months later than the SL202 making them a generation apart from each other. 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 SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up against the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the SL202.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SL202 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SL202.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.