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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung WB35F, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and WB35F (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 4 years prior to the WB35F which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the 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 WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up against the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung WB35F

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WB35F 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 WB35F GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2010More modern by 40 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung WB35F

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WB35F 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys 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 WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung WB35F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the WB35F.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WB35F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WB35F.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung WB35F will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography information
58
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
37
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (140g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have liveview
max fps low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than competition (140g)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
70
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
48
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
28
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (140g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung WB35F
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung WB35F
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-21 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AEB
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $566 $130