Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX2000

Following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX2000, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced 4 years earlier than the NX2000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the NX2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the NX2000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX2000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX2000.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX2000 to render extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.