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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Samsung NX10
(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
  • Released April 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX11
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 17 months after the NX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 grades versus the NX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung NX10

 GXR Mount A12 NX10 
ReleasedAugust 2011April 2010Newer by 17 months
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 NX10 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX10

 GXR Mount A12 NX10 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with external 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) while the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the NX10.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and NX10 is 84 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and NX10.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung NX10 to give greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent GXR Mount A12 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
55
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Street photography with Samsung NX10
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Sports photography with Samsung NX10
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
52
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography info
Samsung NX10 Travel photography info
60
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
63
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography info
52
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
no Timelapse mode
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging info
Samsung NX10 Vlogging info
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
24
comes with face detection focusing
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX10
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung NX10
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung NX10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-08-05 2010-04-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/9000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.60 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 grams (0.82 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life 330 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $349 $626