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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB150F

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 WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB150F, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and WB150F (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced 15 months before the WB150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades versus the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung WB150F

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WB150F 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 WB150F GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012September 2010Fresher by 15 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung WB150F

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WB150F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the WB150F.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WB150F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WB150F.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB150F will provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB150F 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 WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
58
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (140 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
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good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery (320 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than competitors (140g)
flash built-in
low battery (320 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
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you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery (320 per charge)
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging info
Samsung WB150F Vlogging info
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comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (140g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average in class (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung WB150F
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung WB150F
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-21 2012-01-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $566 $230