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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX200 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 NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 6 months before the NX200 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the NX200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung NX200

 GXR Mount A12 NX200 
Display resolution920k614kCrisper display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 NX200 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX200

 GXR Mount A12 NX200 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2012Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the NX200.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and NX200 is 84 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and NX200.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX200 to offer more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography features
55
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
76
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Street photography with Samsung NX200
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Sports photography highlights
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
55
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
good MP (20MP)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
52
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX200 Vlogging factors
26
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
34
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX200
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung NX200
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung NX200
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-08-05 2012-02-28
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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 1280 x 720 (60 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 None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370g (0.82 lbs) 223g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 BC1030
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $349 $818