Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy NX
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58 Features
54 Overall
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Revealed April 2013
- New Model is Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Revealed June 2013
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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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| GR | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 922k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Ricoh GR
| Galaxy NX | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 4.8" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung Galaxy NX
| GR | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2013 |  | June 2013 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Ricoh GR versus Samsung Galaxy NX in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
| Ricoh GR | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh GR | Samsung Galaxy NX |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2013-04-17 | 2013-06-20 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | HD TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 300s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/4000s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) | 495 grams (1.09 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 78 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 972 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 photos | 440 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB65 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $971 | $1,300 |
