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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB210

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 WB210 front
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 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Announced September 2010
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung WB210, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty close but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and WB210 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was launched 10 months before the WB210 and they are both of a similar age. Both 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 WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up versus the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung WB210

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WB210 
Screen resolution920k1kClearer screen (+919k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 WB210 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
IntroducedJuly 2011September 2010More recent by 10 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung WB210

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WB210 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got outer 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 WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the WB210.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WB210 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WB210.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB210 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
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good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (140g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average in class (174g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
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good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery power (320 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography info
Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition (140g)
has built in flash
not so great battery power (320 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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lighter than average in class (174g)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (320 CIPA)
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging details
Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
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includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (140 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (174g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung WB210
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung WB210
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung WB210
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-21 2011-07-19
Body design 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 surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 174 gr (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $566 $279