Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB1100F

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung WB1100F, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and WB1100F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced 4 years prior to the WB1100F which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the WB1100F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung WB1100F. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the WB1100F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WB1100F is 88 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WB1100F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB1100F will deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.