Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX3000

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and NX3000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital IV was unveiled 3 years prior to the NX3000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the GR Digital IV matches up versus the NX3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features outside dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Samsung NX3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GR Digital IV versus the NX3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and NX3000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR Digital IV and NX3000.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital IV with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will result in more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.