Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX30

Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GR was brought out 8 months prior to the NX30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GR matches up versus the NX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR & Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR versus the NX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GR and NX30 is 90 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and NX30.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX30 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.