Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX2000

The following is a in depth overview of the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX2000, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GR II was introduced 19 months after the NX2000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GR II scores vs the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II & Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II enjoys exterior 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) and the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR II versus the NX2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and NX2000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and NX2000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung NX2000 to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger GR II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.