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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Announced September 2010
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released April 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX11
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung NX10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was unveiled 6 months later than the NX10 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores against the NX10 in relation 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 NX10

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NX10 
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 NX10 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX10

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NX10 
ReleasedSeptember 2010April 2010Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the NX10.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX10 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX10.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX10 to render more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX10 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 NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
58
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (12MP)
73
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography information
Samsung NX10 Street photography information
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (140g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Samsung NX10
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (320 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
52
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography information
Samsung NX10 Travel photography information
59
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
built-in flash
terrible battery (320 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
63
good battery (400 shots)
good MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (320 CIPA)
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging details
Samsung NX10 Vlogging details
28
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
24
features face detect focus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than average in class (499g)
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX10
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung NX10
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung NX10
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-09-21 2010-04-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine III DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.5 -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 572
Other
Battery life 320 images 400 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
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