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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
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Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2010
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung WB350F, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and WB350F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 4 years prior to the WB350F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two 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 WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the WB350F when considering 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 WB350F

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WB350F 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 WB350F GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2010More recent by 40 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung WB350F

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WB350F 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. 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") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the WB350F.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WB350F is 88 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WB350F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung WB350F will result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB350F 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 WB350F Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (12MP)
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography details
Samsung WB350F Street photography details
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (140 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography information
Samsung WB350F Sports photography information
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nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
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lighter than competitors in class (140 grams)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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lighter than competitors (276 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
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comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (140g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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rather wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung WB350F
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung WB350F
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-21 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5 f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $566 $260