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Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(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
Samsung Galaxy NX
(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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Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 GR Galaxy NX 
Screen resolution1230k922kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Ricoh GR

 Galaxy NX GR 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung Galaxy NX

 GR Galaxy NX 
RevealedApril 2013June 2013Similar age
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography factors
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (245 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography info
45
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography information
71
lighter than average (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (495g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
61
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging advice
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
34
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495 grams)
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Ricoh GRSamsung 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