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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX210

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR II
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
  • Later Model is Samsung NX300
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX210, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GR was introduced 9 months later than the NX210 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GR grades versus the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung NX210

 GR NX210 
RevealedApril 2013August 2012More recent by 9 months
Display resolution1230k614kClearer display (+616k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Ricoh GR

 NX210 GR 

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung NX210

 GR NX210 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GR compared to the NX210.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and NX210 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and NX210.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX210 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger GR should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography information
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography advice
Samsung NX210 Street photography advice
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography info
Samsung NX210 Sports photography info
45
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography advice
61
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Vlogging information
Samsung NX210 Vlogging information
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
34
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung NX210
 Ricoh GRSamsung NX210
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Samsung NX210
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-04-17 2012-08-14
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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000s 1/180s
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) 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 71
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 972 719
Other
Battery life 290 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $971 $625