Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX11
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX11 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
- New Model is Ricoh GR II
(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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung NX11
GR | NX11 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | December 2010 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 614k | Sharper display (+616k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Ricoh GR
NX11 | GR |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung NX11
GR | NX11 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Ricoh GR | Samsung NX11 | |
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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 |