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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX200

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR III
  • Successor is Ricoh GR III
Samsung NX200
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX100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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung NX200

 GR III NX200 
ReleasedSeptember 2018February 2012More modern by 81 months
Screen resolution1037k614kCrisper screen (+423k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Ricoh GR III

 NX200 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX200

 GR III NX200 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography advice
81
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography advice
Samsung NX200 Street photography advice
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (257g)
very good high ISO (102,400)
screen does not articulate
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR III
Sports photography with Samsung NX200
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (28mm)
55
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR III
Travel photography with Samsung NX200
69
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography info
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography info
69
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging details
Samsung NX200 Vlogging details
37
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
34
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX200
 Ricoh GR IIISamsung NX200
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