Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1000
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced April 2012
- Replacement is Samsung NX1100
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1000 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX1000, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was revealed 3 years prior to the NX1000 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores vs the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung NX1000
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | NX1000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
NX1000 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | November 2009 | Newer by 29 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX1000
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | NX1000 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features 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) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX1000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the NX1000.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX1000 is 77 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX1000.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX1000 to deliver more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Samsung NX1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | Samsung NX1000 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-11-10 | 2012-04-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | GR engine III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 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 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 50mm (1x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 180 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
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 modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 453 gr (1.00 lbs) | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 840 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 320 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $566 | $388 |