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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX1

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung NX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and NX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR Digital III was brought out 6 years earlier than the NX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GR Digital III scores vs the NX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Samsung NX1

 GR Digital III NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 NX1 GR Digital III 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014July 2009Newer by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k920kSharper display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung NX1

 GR Digital III NX1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital III features physical measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung NX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GR Digital III compared to the NX1.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and NX1 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR Digital III and NX1.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital III due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX1 will produce extra detail having its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital III will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
80
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography advice
Samsung NX1 Street photography advice
55
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
74
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Sports photography highlights
17
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
high sensor resolution (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
63
built-in flash
good max aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than average in class (550g)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
high sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
good max aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
high sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging details
Samsung NX1 Vlogging details
25
good max aperture (f1.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
34
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
lighter than average in class (550g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung NX1
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISamsung NX1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR Digital III Samsung NX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-07-27 2014-09-15
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip GR engine III DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/1.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 640x480 4096x2160
Video format - H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208 gr (0.46 pounds) 550 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $399 $1,500