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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX100

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Launched November 2009
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Later Model is Samsung NX200
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was unveiled 10 months prior to the NX100 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades vs the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung NX100

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro NX100 
Screen resolution920k614kClearer screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 NX100 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010November 2009More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX100

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro NX100 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the NX100.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX100 is 77 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX100.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung NX100 to deliver more detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX100 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 NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography info
Samsung NX100 Street photography info
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
76
image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography factors
Samsung NX100 Sports photography factors
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery life (320 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
60
image stabilization
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery power (420 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Travel photography with Samsung NX100
49
built-in flash
bad battery life (320 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
66
great battery power (420 shots)
resolution is good (15MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography details
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (320 per charge)
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (420 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX100 Vlogging highlights
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
31
image stabilization
includes face detect autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX100
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung NX100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung NX100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-11-10 2010-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
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
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 gr (1.00 lbs) 282 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 420 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $566 $386