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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX11
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX30
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was unveiled 8 months before the NX20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the GXR Mount A12 grades vs the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung NX20

 GXR Mount A12 NX20 
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 NX20 GXR Mount A12 
IntroducedApril 2012August 2011Newer by 8 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX20

 GXR Mount A12 NX20 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got 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) and the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the NX20.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and NX20 is 84 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and NX20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX20 to provide more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 will be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography factors
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (341 grams)
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Sports photography with Samsung NX20
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
60
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography info
Samsung NX20 Travel photography info
60
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition (341g)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography details
52
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging information
Samsung NX20 Vlogging information
26
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
78
screen is selfie friendly
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than competition (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX20
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung NX20
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung NX20
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-08-05 2012-04-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-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 area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range () -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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) 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370 grams (0.82 lbs) 341 grams (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 360 photographs
Form 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $349 $1,100