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

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX mini 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
  • Released November 2009
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
Photography Glossary

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

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.

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

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro NX mini 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

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

 NX mini GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
LaunchedMarch 2014November 2009Newer by 53 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro NX mini 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12MP)
70
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Street photography with Samsung NX mini
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors (196g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
great battery power (650 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
49
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (320 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
75
great battery power (650 shots)
lighter than competitors (196g)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
great battery power (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
20
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
37
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
lighter than competitors (196g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX mini
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung NX mini
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-11-10 2014-03-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 2
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 grams (1.00 lbs) 196 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 650 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $566 $530