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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GXR Mount A12 was launched 12 months earlier than the NX210 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 grades against the NX210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung NX210

 GXR Mount A12 NX210 
Display resolution920k614kSharper display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 NX210 GXR Mount A12 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX210

 GXR Mount A12 NX210 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 features outer 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 NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the NX210.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and NX210 is 84 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and NX210.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX210 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Street photography with Samsung NX210
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography info
Samsung NX210 Sports photography info
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
60
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
26
fast max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
34
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX210
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung NX210
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung NX210
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-08-05 2012-08-14
Body design 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
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range () -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 grams (0.82 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 BC1030
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $349 $625