Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX10

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was revealed 4 months prior to the NX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the NX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX10. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the NX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX10 is 77 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX10 to give greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.