Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX200
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX200 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
- Introduced September 2018
- Superseded the Ricoh GR III
- Successor is Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Released February 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX100
- Updated by Samsung NX210
Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX200 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX200, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GR III was brought out 6 years after the NX200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GR III scores versus the NX200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX200 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung NX200
GR III | NX200 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | February 2012 | More modern by 81 months | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 614k | Crisper screen (+423k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Ricoh GR III
NX200 | GR III |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX200
GR III | NX200 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III offers physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GR III compared to the NX200.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and NX200 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and NX200.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh GR III to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern GR III provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
Ricoh GR III | Samsung NX200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh GR III | Samsung NX200 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-09-25 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 366.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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 range | 6cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 257 grams (0.57 pounds) | 223 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $900 | $818 |