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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 3 years prior to the WB30F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each 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 WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades vs the WB30F when it comes 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 WB30F

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WB30F 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 WB30F GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2010Fresher by 27 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung WB30F

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the WB30F.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WB30F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WB30F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB30F will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
58
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography information
Samsung WB30F Street photography information
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (140g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB30F Sports photography advice
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery (320 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography info
Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
59
lighter than others in class (140 grams)
has built in flash
low battery (320 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (320 shots)
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging details
Samsung WB30F Vlogging details
28
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (140g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung WB30F
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung WB30F
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
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