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

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2010
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 2014
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung NX1

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 NX1 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
ReleasedSeptember 2014September 2010Fresher by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k920kSharper display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX1

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NX1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
58
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (12MP)
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography details
Samsung NX1 Street photography details
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (140g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
74
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (550g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Samsung NX1
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sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is great (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX1 Travel photography advice
59
lighter than average (140 grams)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
74
lighter than competitors (550g)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is great (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is great (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX1 Vlogging advice
28
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (140 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
34
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
lighter than competitors (550 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX1
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung NX1
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung NX1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-09-21 2014-09-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine III DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5 -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 500 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $566 $1,500