Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX1100

The following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung NX1100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was brought out 4 years earlier than the NX1100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores against the NX1100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features external dimensions 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 NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung NX1100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the NX1100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX1100 is 77 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX1100.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX1100 to give you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.