Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1000

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.