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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released August 2011
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was revealed 22 months before the Galaxy NX which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 grades vs the Galaxy NX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 GXR Mount A12 Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Galaxy NX GXR Mount A12 
RevealedJune 2013August 2011More modern by 22 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 GXR Mount A12 Galaxy NX 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has outer measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the Galaxy NX.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and Galaxy NX is 84 and 82 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy NX to give greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography advice
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (12MP)
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography info
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography information
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no phase detect autofocus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography advice
60
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
provides touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (495g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging advice
26
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
touchscreen enabled
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (495g)
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-05 2013-06-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370g (0.82 pounds) 495g (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
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 330 shots 440 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $349 $1,300