Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX11

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR and Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.