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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Released September 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR III
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR III
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX2000, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GR III was introduced 4 years after the NX2000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GR III matches up vs the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung NX2000

 GR III NX2000 
LaunchedSeptember 2018November 2013More modern by 59 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh GR III

 NX2000 GR III 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k1037kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX2000

 GR III NX2000 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III features outside 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 NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GR III against the NX2000.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and NX2000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and NX2000.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh GR III to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer GR III provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography info
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography info
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography info
Samsung NX2000 Street photography info
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (257g)
good high ISO (102,400)
screen does not articulate
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than average (228 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography factors
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
61
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography features
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (257g)
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than average (228g)
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography factors
69
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging information
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging information
37
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (257g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
35
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (228 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX2000
 Ricoh GR IIISamsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR III Samsung NX2000
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-25 2013-11-30
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16 -
Macro focus range 6cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 257g (0.57 lbs) 228g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $900 $599