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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX30

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX30 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 NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX20
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was released 5 years earlier than the NX30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores against the NX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung NX30

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 NX30 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
LaunchedJanuary 2014November 2009More recent by 50 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k920kSharper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX30

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro NX30 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has got outer 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) while the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the NX30.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX30 is 77 and 75 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX30.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX30 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography factors
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography details
Samsung NX30 Street photography details
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
49
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (320 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
74
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
20
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
75
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX30
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung NX30
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung NX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-11-10 2014-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor GR engine III DRIMeIV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 gr (1.00 pounds) 375 gr (0.83 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 360 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $566 $699