Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Ricoh GR
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX2000
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung NX3000
GR II | NX3000 | |||
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Revealed | June 2015 | May 2014 | More recent by 13 months | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 461k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Ricoh GR II
NX3000 | GR II | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung NX3000
GR II | NX3000 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Ricoh GR II and Samsung NX3000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Ricoh GR II | Samsung NX3000 | |
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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 |