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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX300 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 NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX210
  • Renewed by Samsung NX500
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX300, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 4 years prior to the NX300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up versus the NX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung NX300

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NX300 
Display resolution920k768kClearer display (+152k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 NX300 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
LaunchedNovember 2013September 2010Newer by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX300

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NX300 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the NX300.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX300 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX300.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX300 to provide greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography details
57
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (12 megapixels)
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography information
Samsung NX300 Street photography information
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (140 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography info
Samsung NX300 Sports photography info
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery pack (320 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX300 Travel photography advice
58
lighter than competition (140g)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
67
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300
47
focusing manually
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery pack (320 shots)
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers 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 features
Samsung NX300 Vlogging features
28
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (140 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX300
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung NX300
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung NX300
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-09-21 2013-11-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine III DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 76
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 942
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $566 $750