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

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.