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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Released September 2010
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed April 2011
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung ST93, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and ST93 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 7 months earlier than the ST93 which means that they are of a similar generation. 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 ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up versus the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung ST93

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 ST93 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 ST93 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
RevealedApril 2011September 2010More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung ST93

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 ST93 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung ST93 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the ST93.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and ST93 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and ST93.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST93 will show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography highlights
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (140 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Samsung ST93
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (320 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST93 Travel photography advice
58
lighter than competitors in class (140g)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (320 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
70
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (320 shots)
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging features
Samsung ST93 Vlogging features
28
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (140 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung ST93
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung ST93
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-21 2011-04-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.5 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $566 -