Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX300

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was revealed 3 years prior to the NX300 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GXR Mount A12 grades versus the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 comes with physical 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) and the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GXR Mount A12 and the NX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and NX300 is 84 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and NX300.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX300 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.