Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX300M

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was revealed 17 months before the NX300M which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up vs the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 features outer measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the NX300M.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and NX300M is 84 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and NX300M.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX300M to give more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GXR Mount A12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.