Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST30

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung ST30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very close but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 4 months earlier than the ST30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the ST30 in the way of 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 ST30. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with 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) whilst the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the ST30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and ST30 is 88 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and ST30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively.