Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX100
90 Imaging
69 Features
62 Overall
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88 Imaging
55 Features
54 Overall
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX100 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
- Announced September 2018
- Superseded the Ricoh GR III
- Renewed by Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Newer Model is Samsung NX200
Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX100 Overview
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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung NX100
GR III | NX100 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | September 2010 | More modern by 98 months | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 614k | Crisper display (+423k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Ricoh GR III
NX100 | GR III |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX100
GR III | NX100 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
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.
Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Ricoh GR III | Samsung NX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh GR III | Samsung NX100 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2018-09-25 | 2010-09-14 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIMe Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-16 | - |
Macro focus range | 6cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | VGA AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 257 gr (0.57 pounds) | 282 gr (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 62 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $900 | $386 |