Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX100

Following is a complete comparison of the Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX100, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and NX100 (15MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR III was announced 8 years after the NX100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GR III scores versus the NX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR III & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III has physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GR III vs the NX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and NX100 is 90 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and NX100.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh GR III to offer you more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger GR III should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.