Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX500

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung NX500, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was revealed 6 years before the NX500 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores against the NX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro & Samsung NX500. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides outside measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the NX500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX500 is 77 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and NX500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX500 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.