Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST100

In this article, we are looking at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung ST100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out 9 months later than the ST100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades versus the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features physical 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 ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the ST100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and ST100 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and ST100.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung ST100 will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.