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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(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
Samsung NX3000
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung NX3000

 GXR Mount A12 NX3000 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 NX3000 GXR Mount A12 
LaunchedMay 2014August 2011More modern by 34 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX3000

 GXR Mount A12 NX3000 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
55
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Street photography with Samsung NX3000
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (230 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography highlights
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography information
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography information
60
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors (230 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging info
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging info
26
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
34
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (230g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX3000
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung 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