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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX1

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX1 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
  • Released April 2013
  • Successor is Ricoh GR II
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh GR versus Samsung NX1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GR (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GR was introduced 17 months before the NX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the GR matches up versus the NX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung NX1

 GR NX1 
Screen resolution1230k1036kSharper screen (+194k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh GR

 NX1 GR 
IntroducedSeptember 2014April 2013Fresher by 17 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung NX1

 GR NX1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR has external measurements 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 NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR versus the NX1.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and NX1 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and NX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX1 to render extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older GR will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
80
has manual focus
MP count high (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR
Street photography with Samsung NX1
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
74
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than others (550g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography details
Samsung NX1 Sports photography details
45
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count high (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than others (550g)
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count high (28MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography factors
61
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count high (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR
Vlogging with Samsung NX1
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
34
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
lighter than others (550g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung NX1
 Ricoh GRSamsung NX1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Samsung NX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-04-17 2014-09-15
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m (ISO 100)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4 H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 550 gr (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 83
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 13.2
DXO Low light score 972 1363
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 500 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 BP1900
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $971 $1,500