Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX300M

Following is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX300M, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was announced 3 years before the NX300M which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades vs the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the NX300M.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX300M is 88 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX300M.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung NX300M to give you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.