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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX1100 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
  • Released August 2011
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was launched 20 months prior to the NX1100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the GXR Mount A12 scores versus the NX1100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung NX1100

 GXR Mount A12 NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 NX1100 GXR Mount A12 
ReleasedApril 2013August 2011Newer by 20 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX1100

 GXR Mount A12 NX1100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the NX1100.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and NX1100 is 84 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and NX1100.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX1100 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1100
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Street photography with Samsung NX1100
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography information
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography information
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
56
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography features
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography features
60
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
52
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
26
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
34
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX1100
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung NX1100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-05 2013-04-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/9000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 grams (0.82 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life 330 photos 320 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 BC1030
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $349 $600