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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX200

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital IV
(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
  • Released September 2011
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • New Model is Samsung NX210
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and NX200 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was unveiled 5 months prior to the NX200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GR Digital IV scores against the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Samsung NX200

 GR Digital IV NX200 
Display resolution1230k614kCrisper display (+616k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 NX200 GR Digital IV 

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung NX200

 GR Digital IV NX200 
RevealedSeptember 2011February 2012Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital IV compared to the NX200.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GR Digital IV and NX200 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and NX200.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will provide greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography details
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography details
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
76
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (223 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
55
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography details
Samsung NX200 Travel photography details
67
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than others (223 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography factors
53
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (390 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
29
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
34
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (223 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung NX200
 Ricoh GR Digital IVSamsung NX200
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Digital IV Samsung NX200
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-09-15 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 lbs) 223 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 390 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $599 $818