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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR II
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX mini Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GR and Samsung NX mini, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GR (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the GR (APS-C) and NX mini (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR was announced 11 months before the NX mini so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GR scores against the NX mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung NX mini

 GR NX mini 
Screen resolution1230k461kCrisper screen (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Ricoh GR

 NX mini GR 
IntroducedMarch 2014April 2013More modern by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung NX mini

 GR NX mini 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR features external dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR and Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GR vs the NX mini.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and NX mini is 90 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and NX mini.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will deliver greater detail with its extra 4.5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged GR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography details
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
74
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography features
Samsung NX mini Street photography features
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (245g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (196g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography info
Samsung NX mini Sports photography info
45
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
71
lighter than competition in class (245g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
76
good battery pack (650 shots)
lighter than competitors (196g)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography details
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography details
61
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (650 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Vlogging info
Samsung NX mini Vlogging info
30
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
38
has touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
lighter than competitors (196g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung NX mini
 Ricoh GRSamsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR Samsung NX mini
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-04-17 2014-03-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20.5MP
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 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Available lenses - 2
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 300s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options - Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000s 1/200s
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 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 196g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures 650 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB65 B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $971 $530