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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX200
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was announced 11 months after the NX100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up versus the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung NX100

 GXR Mount A12 NX100 
ReleasedAugust 2011September 2010Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution920k614kClearer screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 NX100 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX100

 GXR Mount A12 NX100 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers outer measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the NX100.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and NX100 is 84 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and NX100.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX100 to render more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger GXR Mount A12 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography details
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (12 megapixels)
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Street photography highlights
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography details
Samsung NX100 Sports photography details
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
60
has image stabilization
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Travel photography with Samsung NX100
60
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
66
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX100 Vlogging highlights
26
fast max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
31
has image stabilization
offers face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX100
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung NX100
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung NX100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-08-05 2010-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range () -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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) 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
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370g (0.82 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 420 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $349 $386