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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2010
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung ST80, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively similar but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and ST80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out 9 months later than the ST80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades versus the ST80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung ST80

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 ST80 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2010More recent by 9 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 ST80 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung ST80

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 ST80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung ST80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the ST80.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and ST80 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and ST80.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST80 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
30
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (140 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST80 Sports photography advice
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sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (320 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Travel photography with Samsung ST80
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lighter than average (140g)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (320 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
62
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (320 per charge)
39
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST80 Vlogging highlights
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supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average (140g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung ST80
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung ST80
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung ST80
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 118 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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