Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.