Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX mini
90 Imaging
69 Features
62 Overall
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93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
- 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
- Released September 2018
- Superseded the Ricoh GR III
- Renewed by Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014
Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX mini, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is fairly comparable but the GR III (APS-C) and NX mini (1") posses different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GR III was unveiled 4 years after the NX mini which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GR III grades against the NX mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung NX mini
GR III | NX mini | |||
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Released | September 2018 | March 2014 | Newer by 56 months | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 461k | Crisper display (+576k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Ricoh GR III
NX mini | GR III | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX mini
GR III | NX mini | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR III has got external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR III vs the NX mini.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and NX mini is 90 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and NX mini.
Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR III having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will provide extra detail having an extra 3.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent GR III should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Ricoh GR III | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh GR III | Samsung NX mini |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-09-25 | 2014-03-19 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20.5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-16 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 6cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 2 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 257 grams (0.57 pounds) | 196 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | B740 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $900 | $530 |