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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GXR Mount A12 was revealed 3 years prior to the NX2000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up vs the NX2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung NX2000

 GXR Mount A12 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 NX2000 GXR Mount A12 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2011Fresher by 28 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k920kSharper screen (+232k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX2000

 GXR Mount A12 NX2000 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX2000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the NX2000.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR Mount A12 and NX2000 is 84 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and NX2000.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung NX2000 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography info
Samsung NX2000 Street photography info
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than average (228 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
60
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than average (228 grams)
offers focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging features
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging features
26
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
35
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (228g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX2000
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung NX2000
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung NX2000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-08-05 2013-11-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor 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
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range () -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370g (0.82 lbs) 228g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life 330 shots 340 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $349 $599