Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB2200F

In this article, we will be matching up the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung WB2200F, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and WB2200F (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 4 years prior to the WB2200F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores against the WB2200F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung WB2200F. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got physical measurements 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 WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung WB2200F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the WB2200F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WB2200F is 88 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WB2200F.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung WB2200F will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.