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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX11

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Old Model is Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX11 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh GR II and Samsung NX11, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR II was announced 4 years after the NX11 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GR II matches up versus the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung NX11

 GR II NX11 
RevealedJune 2015December 2010More modern by 55 months
Screen resolution1230k614kClearer screen (+616k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Ricoh GR II

 NX11 GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung NX11

 GR II NX11 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II provides physical 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) whilst the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GR II and Samsung NX11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GR II against the NX11.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and NX11 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and NX11.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh GR II to provide more detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern GR II will have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography features
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography features
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (251g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Sports photography highlights
50
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography details
Samsung NX11 Travel photography details
67
lighter than average (251 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
59
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX11 Vlogging highlights
32
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
24
has face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung NX11
 Ricoh GR IISamsung NX11
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR II Samsung NX11
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-06-17 2010-12-28
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine V DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 11.00 m
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 63
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 10.8
DXO Low light score 1078 553
Other
Battery life 320 images 400 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-65 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $599 $626