Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX1

Let's look closer at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out 5 years prior to the NX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the NX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the NX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX1 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1 to resolve more detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.