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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB250F

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 WB250F 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 WB250F 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 WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung WB250F, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other 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 WB250F (14MP) is very similar but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was unveiled 3 years before the WB250F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both 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 WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores vs the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung WB250F

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WB250F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 WB250F GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 27 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung WB250F

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features external 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 WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the WB250F.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WB250F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WB250F.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung WB250F will offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
36
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (140 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
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nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (320 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than competition (140 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (320 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery pack (320 CIPA)
44
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging info
Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
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has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (140 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung WB250F
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung WB250F
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-21 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5 f/3.2-5.8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $566 $250