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

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.