Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX3000

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX3000, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 4 years before the NX3000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 enjoys outside 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) and the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the NX3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX3000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX3000.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX3000 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.