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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX500 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 NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX300
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was introduced 4 years earlier than the NX500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up vs the NX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Samsung NX500

 GXR Mount A12 NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 NX500 GXR Mount A12 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2011Newer by 42 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k920kClearer screen (+116k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX500

 GXR Mount A12 NX500 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 vs the NX500.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and NX500 is 84 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR Mount A12 and NX500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung NX500 to produce extra detail using its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography details
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
80
manual focus
amazing MP (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography information
Samsung NX500 Sports photography information
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
amazing MP (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX500 Travel photography advice
60
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
78
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
amazing MP (28 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
80
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
amazing MP (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging information
Samsung NX500 Vlogging information
26
good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
34
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung NX500
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Samsung NX500
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Samsung NX500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-08-05 2015-02-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 28MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 209
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/9000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 gr (0.82 pounds) 287 gr (0.63 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 370 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $349 $800