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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX3000 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
  • Announced June 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung NX3000

 GR II NX3000 
RevealedJune 2015May 2014More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution1230k461kCrisper screen (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Ricoh GR II

 NX3000 GR II 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung NX3000

 GR II NX3000 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

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

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography features
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography features
75
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (230 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography information
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography information
50
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (230g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography factors
59
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging details
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging details
32
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
34
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (230 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung NX3000
 Ricoh GR IISamsung NX3000
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR II Samsung NX3000
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-06-17 2014-05-26
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 370 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-65 B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $599 $897