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

Lets look closer at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX mini, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and NX mini (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was introduced 5 years prior to the NX mini which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades versus the NX mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro offers outer measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX mini in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the NX mini.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX mini is 77 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX mini.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will produce more detail using its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.