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

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Revealed November 2009
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Updated by Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung NX2000

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 NX2000 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
ReleasedNovember 2013November 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k920kClearer display (+232k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX2000

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro NX2000 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

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

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).

Check the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung NX2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (12MP)
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
77
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography details
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography details
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography features
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography features
49
has built in flash
low battery pack (320 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
72
lighter than competitors (228g)
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (320 per charge)
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
20
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
35
touchscreen capability
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic support
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX2000
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung NX2000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-11-10 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor 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 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453g (1.00 lbs) 228g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life 320 photos 340 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $566 $599