Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX3000

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).

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The 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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

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.

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.