Ricoh GR vs Samsung GX-20

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh GR and Samsung GX-20, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR was introduced 5 years after the GX-20 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the GR matches up versus the GX-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR and Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR has got external measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GR against the GX-20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and GX-20 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and GX-20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh GR to deliver greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent GR provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.