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

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

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

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(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
Samsung NX1000
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung NX1000

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro NX1000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 NX1000 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
AnnouncedApril 2012November 2009Newer by 29 months
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX1000

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro NX1000 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography information
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography information
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (12MP)
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Street photography with Samsung NX1000
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Sports photography with Samsung NX1000
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery (320 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography details
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography details
49
has built in flash
bad battery (320 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
46
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery (320 shots)
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
20
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
34
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX1000
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung NX1000
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