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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX11

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX11 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
  • New Model is Ricoh GR II
Samsung NX11
(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
  • Released December 2010
  • Replaced the Samsung NX10
  • Updated by Samsung NX20
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX11, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR was manufactured 2 years later than the NX11 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the GR matches up vs the NX11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung NX11

 GR NX11 
ReleasedApril 2013December 2010Fresher by 29 months
Display resolution1230k614kSharper display (+616k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Ricoh GR

 NX11 GR 

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung NX11

 GR NX11 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR has got outer measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GR versus the NX11.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and NX11 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and NX11.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh GR to resolve more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer GR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography details
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography details
Samsung NX11 Street photography details
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography advice
Samsung NX11 Sports photography advice
45
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (400 shots)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR
Travel photography with Samsung NX11
71
lighter than competition (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
great battery (400 shots)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR
Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
61
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
24
includes face detect focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung NX11
 Ricoh GRSamsung NX11
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Samsung NX11
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-04-17 2010-12-28
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Physical 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 score 78 63
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 10.8
DXO Low light score 972 553
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 400 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Launch pricing $971 $626