Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX20

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX20. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.