Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX20

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.