Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX1100
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Renewed by Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced April 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX1000
- Replacement is Samsung NX2000
Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX1100 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Ricoh GR versus Samsung NX1100, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GR was introduced within a month of the NX1100 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GR scores against the NX1100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX1100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung NX1100
GR | NX1100 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 921k | Sharper display (+309k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Ricoh GR
NX1100 | GR |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung NX1100
GR | NX1100 | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | April 2013 | Same age | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GR has external dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh GR versus Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GR against the NX1100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and NX1100 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and NX1100.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1100 to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications
Ricoh GR | Samsung NX1100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh GR | Samsung NX1100 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-04-17 | 2013-04-11 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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 | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 300 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/4000 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 gr (0.54 lbs) | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 78 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.5 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 972 | 852 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 images | 320 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB65 | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $971 | $600 |