Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX30
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85 Overall
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Released January 2014
- Previous Model is Samsung NX20
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX30 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GXR Mount A12 was announced 3 years before the NX30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up versus the NX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung NX30
GXR Mount A12 | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
NX30 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | August 2011 | Newer by 29 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 920k | Sharper screen (+116k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX30
GXR Mount A12 | NX30 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 compared to the NX30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and NX30 is 84 and 75 respectively.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and NX30.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX30 to offer greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Samsung NX30 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-08-05 | 2014-01-03 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMeIV |
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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | () | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/9000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.60 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 370 gr (0.82 lb) | 375 gr (0.83 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-90 | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes (5 sec, custom) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $349 | $699 |