Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB850F

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung WB850F, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was launched 15 months before the WB850F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades versus the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the WB850F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WB850F is 88 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WB850F.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB850F will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.