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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX1100 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
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR III
  • New Model is Ricoh GR III
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Later Model is Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX1100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GR III was brought out 5 years later than the NX1100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as 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 NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GR III matches up against the NX1100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung NX1100

 GR III NX1100 
RevealedSeptember 2018April 2013More recent by 67 months
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Ricoh GR III

 NX1100 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX1100

 GR III NX1100 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR III comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GR III vs the NX1100.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and NX1100 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and NX1100.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh GR III to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GR III will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR III
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1100
81
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR III
Street photography with Samsung NX1100
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competition (257 grams)
above average high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography features
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography features
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR III
Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
69
lighter than competition (257g)
features touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography details
69
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging advice
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging advice
37
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (257g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
34
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX1100
 Ricoh GR IIISamsung NX1100
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR III Samsung NX1100
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-25 2013-04-11
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 102400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16 -
Macro focus range 6cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 257g (0.57 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $900 $600