Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX3000

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh GR II and Samsung NX3000, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GR II was unveiled 13 months later than the NX3000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GR II matches up against the NX3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR II & Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GR II vs the NX3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and NX3000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX3000 to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GR II will have an advantage in sensor tech.