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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX11 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Samsung NX11
(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
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Old Model is Samsung NX10
  • Updated by Samsung NX20
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung NX11, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 3 months earlier than the NX11 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the NX11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung NX11

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NX11 
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 NX11 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX11

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NX11 
IntroducedSeptember 2010December 2010Same age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys outside 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 NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung NX11 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the NX11.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX11 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX11.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX11 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX11 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 NX11 Portrait photography info
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography details
Samsung NX11 Street photography details
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (140g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography details
Samsung NX11 Sports photography details
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery power (320 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
52
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (400 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
58
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
has built in flash
low battery power (320 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
63
great battery (400 CIPA)
good resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery power (320 per charge)
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Vlogging with Samsung NX11
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provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (140g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
24
has face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX11
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung NX11
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung NX11
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-09-21 2010-12-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine III DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.5 -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 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 sync - 1/180s
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 320 images 400 images
Battery form 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
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