Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX2000

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung NX2000, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was introduced 5 years prior to the NX2000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro comes with physical 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 NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and the NX2000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX2000 is 77 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX2000.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX2000 to provide more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be behind with regard to sensor tech.