Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX20
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung NX20
GXR Mount A12 | NX20 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 614k | Sharper screen (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
NX20 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | August 2011 | Newer by 8 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX20
GXR Mount A12 | NX20 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Samsung NX20 | |
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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 |