Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung TL500

The following is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung TL500, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and TL500 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced 3 months after the TL500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up against the TL500 in the way 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 and Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the TL500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TL500 is 88 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and TL500.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with 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 less difficult and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.