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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Introduced November 2009
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was released 4 years prior to the Galaxy NX which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades vs the Galaxy NX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Galaxy NX GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
AnnouncedJune 2013November 2009Newer by 43 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung Galaxy NX

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Galaxy NX 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has outside dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy NX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the Galaxy NX.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Galaxy NX is 77 and 82 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy NX to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography advice
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography features
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography highlights
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery pack (320 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography highlights
49
has built in flash
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
68
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (495 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery pack (320 per charge)
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
20
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
34
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (495g)
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-11-10 2013-06-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 grams (1.00 lbs) 495 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
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 440 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $566 $1,300