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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX300M 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 NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung NX300M, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was introduced 4 years before the NX300M and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the NX300M when it comes 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 NX300M

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro NX300M 
Display resolution920k768kCrisper display (+152k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 NX300M GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
ReleasedJanuary 2013November 2009Fresher by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX300M

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro NX300M 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus Samsung NX300M in the all 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 are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the NX300M.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX300M is 77 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX300M.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung NX300M to offer greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography details
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography details
Samsung NX300M Street photography details
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery (320 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography details
Samsung NX300M Travel photography details
49
flash built-in
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
67
offers touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography info
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery (320 shots)
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging info
Samsung NX300M Vlogging info
20
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
33
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX300M
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung NX300M
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-11-10 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip GR engine III DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 grams (1.00 lbs) 331 grams (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $566 $699