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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX20

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR III
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR III
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung NX20, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR III was manufactured 6 years later than the NX20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GR III scores against the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung NX20

 GR III NX20 
RevealedSeptember 2018April 2012Fresher by 79 months
Screen resolution1037k614kSharper screen (+423k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh GR III

 NX20 GR III 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX20

 GR III NX20 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III features physical dimensions 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 NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GR III versus the NX20.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR III and NX20 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and NX20.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh GR III to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer GR III is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography details
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography details
81
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR III
Street photography with Samsung NX20
84
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
lighter than others (257g)
good high ISO (102,400)
screen is fixed
77
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR III
Sports photography with Samsung NX20
76
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR III
Travel photography with Samsung NX20
69
lighter than others (257g)
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competitors (341g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography information
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography information
69
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR III
Vlogging with Samsung NX20
37
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (257 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
78
display is selfie friendly
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX20
 Ricoh GR IIISamsung NX20
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR III Samsung NX20
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-25 2012-04-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-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 surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-16 -
Macro focusing range 6cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 257g (0.57 lbs) 341g (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $900 $1,100