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

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX300M 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 NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung NX300M

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NX300M 
Display resolution920k768kCrisper display (+152k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 NX300M GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2010More modern by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX300M

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NX300M 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
57
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (140 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery (320 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
58
lighter than competition (140g)
built-in flash
bad battery (320 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
66
provides focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 CIPA)
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging details
Samsung NX300M Vlogging details
28
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (140g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX300M
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung NX300M
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung NX300M
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-09-21 2013-01-03
Physical type 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 measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 920k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $566 $699