Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX100
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Revealed September 2010
- Successor is Samsung NX200
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX100 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and NX100 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GR Digital IV was launched 13 months later than the NX100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GR Digital IV scores against the NX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV & Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Samsung NX100
GR Digital IV | NX100 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | September 2010 | More recent by 13 months | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 614k | Crisper screen (+616k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
NX100 | GR Digital IV |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung NX100
GR Digital IV | NX100 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung NX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the NX100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and NX100 is 92 and 88 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and NX100.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX100 will give more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GR Digital IV should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital IV | Samsung NX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh GR Digital IV | Samsung NX100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-09-15 | 2010-09-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DRIMe Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/1.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | VGA AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 282 grams (0.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 62 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 photos | 420 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB65 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $599 | $386 |