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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX10

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR II
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX11
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR was announced 3 years after the NX10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GR grades versus the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung NX10

 GR NX10 
IntroducedApril 2013April 2010More modern by 37 months
Display resolution1230k614kCrisper display (+616k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Ricoh GR

 NX10 GR 

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung NX10

 GR NX10 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR has got physical measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GR compared to the NX10.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and NX10 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and NX10.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh GR to give you greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent GR will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography info
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography info
74
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography factors
Samsung NX10 Street photography factors
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (245 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
45
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
52
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (400 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography information
Samsung NX10 Travel photography information
71
lighter than others (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
great battery (400 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (499g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography advice
61
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR
Vlogging with Samsung NX10
30
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
24
provides face detection focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (499g)
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung NX10
 Ricoh GRSamsung NX10
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR Samsung NX10
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-04-17 2010-04-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 63
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 10.8
DXO Low light rating 972 572
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 400 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB65 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $971 $626