Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST95

The following is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST95, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and ST95 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was unveiled 4 months before the ST95 which means that they are 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 ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the ST95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Samsung ST95. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has outside measurements 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 ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the ST95.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and ST95 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and ST95.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung ST95 will show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.