Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1/9000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Launched May 2014
- Superseded the Samsung NX2000
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Its time to look closer at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe GXR Mount A12 was announced 3 years before the NX3000 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GXR Mount A12 grades against the NX3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung NX3000
| GXR Mount A12 | NX3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
| NX3000 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2014 |  | August 2011 | More modern by 34 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX3000
| GXR Mount A12 | NX3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got outer 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 NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX3000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the NX3000.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and NX3000 is 84 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and NX3000.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX3000 to offer you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
| Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Samsung NX3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | Samsung NX3000 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-08-05 | 2014-05-26 |
| 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 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 35 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | () | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/9000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.60 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 370 gr (0.82 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photos | 370 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-90 | B740 |
| Self timer | Yes (5 sec, custom) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $349 | $897 |