Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy NX

The following is a thorough overview of the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GR II was unveiled 2 years after the Galaxy NX which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GR II grades versus the Galaxy NX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II and Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II offers outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GR II and the Galaxy NX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and Galaxy NX is 89 and 82 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and Galaxy NX.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy NX to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher GR II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.