Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX20
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX20 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
- Revealed April 2013
- Replacement is Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Launched April 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX11
- Later Model is Samsung NX30
Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX20 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX20, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GR was launched 13 months after the NX20 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GR matches up against the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung NX20
GR | NX20 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | April 2012 | More modern by 13 months | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 614k | Crisper display (+616k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh GR
NX20 | GR | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung NX20
GR | NX20 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Touch display | No Touch display |
Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR features physical measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
See the Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GR versus the NX20.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and NX20 is 90 and 83 respectively.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and NX20.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX20 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger GR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Ricoh GR | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh GR | Samsung NX20 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-04-17 | 2012-04-20 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 300 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/4000 secs | 1/180 secs |
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 file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) | 341 grams (0.75 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 78 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.5 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | 972 | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photographs | 360 photographs |
Type of battery | 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/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $971 | $1,100 |