Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST6500

The following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung ST6500, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and ST6500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced 4 months prior to the ST6500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of 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 ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores vs the ST6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung ST6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the ST6500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and ST6500 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and ST6500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung ST6500 will give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively.