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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2010
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX mini, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") posses different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out 4 years earlier than the NX mini which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores against the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung NX mini

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NX mini 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 NX mini GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
ReleasedMarch 2014September 2010Newer by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX mini

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NX mini 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the NX mini.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX mini is 88 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX mini.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX mini will produce more detail having its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography info
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
71
focusing manually
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (140g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than average (196 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography details
Samsung NX mini Sports photography details
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
good resolution (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
better than average battery (650 per charge)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography info
Samsung NX mini Travel photography info
58
lighter than average in class (140g)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
76
better than average battery (650 shots)
lighter than average (196g)
boasts touch focus
good resolution (20.5MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (320 per charge)
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (650 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
28
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
38
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
lighter than average (196 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX mini
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung NX mini
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung NX mini
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-09-21 2014-03-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
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 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.5 -
Total lenses - 2
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 seconds
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 196 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 650 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $566 $530