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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX210

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Introduced November 2009
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX210 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX210, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was brought out 3 years before the NX210 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades versus the NX210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung NX210

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro NX210 
Display resolution920k614kSharper display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 NX210 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
IntroducedAugust 2012November 2009More modern by 33 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX210

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro NX210 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got external 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) while the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" 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 vs Samsung NX210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the NX210.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX210 is 77 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX210.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX210 to give you more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography features
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography features
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography features
Samsung NX210 Sports photography features
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Travel photography with Samsung NX210
49
has built in flash
terrible battery life (320 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (320 CIPA)
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging info
Samsung NX210 Vlogging info
20
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX210
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung NX210
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung NX210
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-11-10 2012-08-14
Body design 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 gr (1.00 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $566 $625