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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX1100 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
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Later Model is Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh GR II versus Samsung NX1100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR II was brought out 2 years later than the NX1100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the GR II scores versus the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung NX1100

 GR II NX1100 
IntroducedJune 2015April 2013Fresher by 27 months
Screen resolution1230k921kCrisper screen (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Ricoh GR II

 NX1100 GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung NX1100

 GR II NX1100 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II has got 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 NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR II versus Samsung NX1100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR II and the NX1100.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and NX1100 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and NX1100.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX1100 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer GR II provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR II
Street photography with Samsung NX1100
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (251g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography features
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography features
50
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
56
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (251g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography details
59
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR II
Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
32
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (251g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
34
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung NX1100
 Ricoh GR IISamsung NX1100
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR II Samsung NX1100
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-06-17 2013-04-11
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251g (0.55 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 73
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 12.5
DXO Low light rating 1078 852
Other
Battery life 320 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $600