Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX5

Below is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was announced 6 months earlier than the NX5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores against the NX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro offers outside measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro against the NX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX5 is 77 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX5.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX5 to deliver more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively.