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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Announced November 2009
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 2014
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was introduced 5 years prior to the NX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the NX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung NX1

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 NX1 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
ReleasedSeptember 2014November 2009More recent by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k920kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX1

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro NX1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro comes with physical measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the NX1.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX1 is 77 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1 to offer you more detail using its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1 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 NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (12MP)
80
manual focus
great resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography info
Samsung NX1 Street photography info
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
74
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than others (550 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography advice
Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (320 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Travel photography with Samsung NX1
49
flash built-in
bad battery pack (320 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
74
lighter than others (550g)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
great resolution (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography features
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
bad battery pack (320 shots)
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
great resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging info
Samsung NX1 Vlogging info
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
34
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
lighter than others (550 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX1
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung NX1
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung NX1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-11-10 2014-09-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum 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 detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453g (1.00 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 500 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $566 $1,500