Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL720

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung SL720, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively close but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and SL720 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced 15 months later than the SL720 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each 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 SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades versus the SL720 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung SL720. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the SL720.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SL720 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SL720.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.