Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX5

Below is a detailed review of the Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR III was brought out 8 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GR III matches up vs the NX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR III and Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III comes with outer 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) and the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GR III versus the NX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and NX5 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and NX5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh GR III to offer you more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer GR III provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.