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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was introduced 15 months after the NX5 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up vs the NX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung NX5

 GXR Mount A12 NX5 
LaunchedAugust 2011June 2010Newer by 15 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 NX5 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX5

 GXR Mount A12 NX5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 features exterior measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung NX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the NX5.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and NX5 is 84 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR Mount A12 and NX5.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX5 to give you extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern GXR Mount A12 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography info
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography info
Samsung NX5 Street photography info
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
52
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (400 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography info
Samsung NX5 Travel photography info
60
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
63
great battery life (400 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX5 Vlogging highlights
26
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
24
offers face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX5
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung NX5
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung NX5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-08-05 2010-06-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/9000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.60 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 grams (0.82 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $349 $499