Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung SL820

On this page, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung SL820, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while 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 SL820 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and SL820 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced 20 months after the SL820 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores vs the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the SL820.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SL820 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and SL820.

To sum up, both cameras have the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The newer GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.