Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL620

Below is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung SL620, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is very comparable but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 20 months later than the SL620 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores against the SL620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides outside dimensions 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 SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the SL620.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SL620 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SL620.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The younger GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.