Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX3000
90 Imaging
68 Features
62 Overall
65


89 Imaging
63 Features
62 Overall
62
Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX3000 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
- Revealed September 2018
- Older Model is Ricoh GR III
- Later Model is Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Older Model is Samsung NX2000

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX3000, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

The GR III was unveiled 4 years later than the NX3000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the GR III matches up vs the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III & Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung NX3000
GR III | NX3000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | September 2018 | ![]() | May 2014 | Fresher by 53 months |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+576k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Ricoh GR III
NX3000 | GR III | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX3000
GR III | NX3000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III enjoys 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 NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GR III compared to the NX3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and NX3000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and NX3000.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh GR III to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher GR III provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Ricoh GR III | Samsung NX3000 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh GR III | Samsung NX3000 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-09-25 | 2014-05-26 |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-16 | - |
Macro focusing range | 6cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 257 gr (0.57 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | B740 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $900 | $897 |