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

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.

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.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung WB30F
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $566 | $180 |