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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 GR II Galaxy NX 
IntroducedJune 2015June 2013Newer by 25 months
Display resolution1230k922kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Ricoh GR II

 Galaxy NX GR II 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung Galaxy NX

 GR II Galaxy NX 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

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).

Contrast the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

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

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography factors
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography information
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (251g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR II
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
50
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition (251g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
supports touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
59
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR II
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
32
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (251 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
34
touchscreen
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Ricoh GR IISamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR II Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-06-17 2013-06-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine V DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 lbs) 495g (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 440 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $1,300