Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX10

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh GR II versus Samsung NX10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GR II was manufactured 5 years later than the NX10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GR II matches up vs the NX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II & Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II provides outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GR II vs the NX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and NX10 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and NX10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh GR II to provide greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GR II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.