Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX1100

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX1100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was manufactured 3 years prior to the NX1100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the NX1100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys 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) while the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX1100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the NX1100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX1100 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX1100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX1100 to offer greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.