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

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

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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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung NX2000

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 NX2000 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
IntroducedNovember 2013September 2010More modern by 38 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k920kCrisper display (+232k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX2000

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NX2000 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

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

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).

See the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX2000 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 NX2000 Portrait photography info
57
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Street photography with Samsung NX2000
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (140 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (228g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography advice
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
58
lighter than competition (140g)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (320 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
72
lighter than competition (228g)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery pack (320 CIPA)
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging factors
28
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (140g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
35
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (228 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX2000
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung NX2000
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung NX2000
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-09-21 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5 -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 228 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 908
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 340 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $566 $599