Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX30

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was launched 4 years earlier than the NX30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores against the NX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the NX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX30 is 88 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX30 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.