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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX200
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced at a similar time to the NX100 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up versus the NX100 with regards to 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 NX100

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NX100 
Display resolution920k614kClearer display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 NX100 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX100

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NX100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010September 2010Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got external measurements 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 NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the NX100.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX100 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX100.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung NX100 to offer you more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography highlights
57
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (140 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
76
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Samsung NX100
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
60
image stabilization
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (420 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography features
Samsung NX100 Travel photography features
58
lighter than average (140 grams)
flash built-in
bad battery (320 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
66
good battery (420 shots)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 per charge)
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (420 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging details
Samsung NX100 Vlogging details
28
features face detect focusing
lighter than average (140 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
31
image stabilization
supports face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX100
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung NX100
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung NX100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-09-21 2010-09-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine III DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti aliasing 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 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5 -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life 320 photos 420 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $566 $386