Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX11
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX11 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
- Announced September 2011
- Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
(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 December 2010
- Older Model is Samsung NX10
- Refreshed by Samsung NX20
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX11 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung NX11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and NX11 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GR Digital IV was manufactured 9 months later than the NX11 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GR Digital IV grades against the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Samsung NX11
GR Digital IV | NX11 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | December 2010 | Fresher by 9 months | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 614k | Crisper display (+616k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
NX11 | GR Digital IV |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung NX11
GR Digital IV | NX11 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR Digital IV comes with exterior 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) and the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the NX11.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital IV and NX11 is 92 and 80 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and NX11.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR Digital IV featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX11 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GR Digital IV is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital IV | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh GR Digital IV | Samsung NX11 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-09-15 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/1.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 11.00 m |
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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
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) | 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 |
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 | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 499 grams (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 photographs | 400 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB65 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $599 | $626 |