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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX5

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Ricoh GR II versus Samsung NX5, 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 NX5 (15MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GR II was launched 5 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the GR II grades against the NX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung NX5

 GR II NX5 
LaunchedJune 2015June 2010More recent by 62 months
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Ricoh GR II

 NX5 GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung NX5

 GR II NX5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II features exterior 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 NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GR II and the NX5.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and NX5 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and NX5.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh GR II to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher GR II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography factors
75
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (251g)
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography features
Samsung NX5 Sports photography features
50
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography factors
Samsung NX5 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (251g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
good MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (499g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography details
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography details
59
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR II
Vlogging with Samsung NX5
32
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
24
supports face detection focus
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung NX5
 Ricoh GR IISamsung NX5
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR II Samsung NX5
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-06-17 2010-06-01
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip GR Engine V DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 11.00 m
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 400 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-65 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $599 $499