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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX20

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(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
Samsung NX20
(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
Photography Glossary

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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung NX20

 GR NX20 
LaunchedApril 2013April 2012More modern by 13 months
Display resolution1230k614kCrisper display (+616k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh GR

 NX20 GR 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung NX20

 GR NX20 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and NX20 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography features
Samsung NX20 Street photography features
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (245g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
77
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography info
Samsung NX20 Sports photography info
45
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography information
Samsung NX20 Travel photography information
71
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competition (341 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography details
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography details
61
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
78
screen is selfie friendly
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competition (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung NX20
 Ricoh GRSamsung NX20
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