Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX100
90 Imaging
57 Features
54 Overall
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88 Imaging
55 Features
54 Overall
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Revealed September 2010
- Refreshed by Samsung NX200
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Below is a in depth overview of the Ricoh GR versus Samsung NX100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe GR was released 2 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GR matches up versus the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung NX100
| GR | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2013 |  | September 2010 | More recent by 32 months |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 614k | Sharper screen (+616k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Ricoh GR
| NX100 | GR |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung NX100
| GR | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR provides outer dimensions 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 NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Ricoh GR versus Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GR against the NX100.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the GR and NX100 is 90 and 88 respectively.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and NX100.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh GR to give you more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent GR will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
| Ricoh GR | Samsung NX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh GR | Samsung NX100 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2013-04-17 | 2010-09-14 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DRIMe 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 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| 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 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | 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 | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | VGA AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 300 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/4000 secs | 1/180 secs |
| 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 support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) | 282 grams (0.62 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 78 | 62 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.5 | 10.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | 972 | 563 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 images | 420 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB65 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $971 | $386 |