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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX11

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
56
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Ricoh GR III
(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
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR III
Samsung NX11
(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
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Old Model is Samsung NX10
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX20
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX11, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and NX11 (15MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR III was launched 7 years after the NX11 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GR III scores versus the NX11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung NX11

 GR III NX11 
IntroducedSeptember 2018December 2010More modern by 95 months
Screen resolution1037k614kSharper screen (+423k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Ricoh GR III

 NX11 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX11

 GR III NX11 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GR III vs the NX11.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and NX11 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and NX11.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh GR III to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger GR III should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
73
has manual focus
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR III
Street photography with Samsung NX11
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than average in class (257 grams)
very good ISO range (102,400)
screen is fixed
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR III
Sports photography with Samsung NX11
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
53
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR III
Travel photography with Samsung NX11
69
lighter than average in class (257g)
includes touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
good battery life (400 CIPA)
good MP (15MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography factors
69
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX11 Vlogging highlights
37
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (257g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
24
features face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX11
 Ricoh GR IIISamsung NX11
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR III Samsung NX11
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-25 2010-12-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16 -
Macro focusing distance 6cm -
Number 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 1,037 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 257g (0.57 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $900 $626