Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh GR versus Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GR was released 2 months prior to the Galaxy NX and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the GR scores versus the Galaxy NX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR & Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR offers outside 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 Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GR compared to the Galaxy NX.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR and Galaxy NX is 90 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and Galaxy NX.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy NX to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively.