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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX5 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 NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was manufactured 4 months later than the NX5 so they are both of a similar age. Each 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 NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the NX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung NX5

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NX5 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 NX5 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX5

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 NX5 
LaunchedSeptember 2010June 2010Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the NX5.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX5 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and NX5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX5 to resolve more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography factors
58
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (12MP)
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography info
Samsung NX5 Street photography info
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than average (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
52
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography information
Samsung NX5 Travel photography information
59
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (320 shots)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
63
good battery power (400 shots)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (499g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (400 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging details
Samsung NX5 Vlogging details
28
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (140g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
24
has face detection focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than average (499 grams)
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung NX5
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung NX5
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung NX5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-09-21 2010-06-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine III DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5 -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 400 photos
Battery style 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $566 $499