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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX30

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX30 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
  • Released April 2013
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR II
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX20
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung NX30

 GR NX30 
Display resolution1230k1036kClearer display (+194k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Ricoh GR

 NX30 GR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2013More modern by 8 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung NX30

 GR NX30 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

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

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography details
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (245 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR
Sports photography with Samsung NX30
45
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (245g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
supports focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR
Landscape photography with Samsung NX30
61
has manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung NX30
 Ricoh GRSamsung NX30
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Samsung NX30
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-04-17 2014-01-03
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMeIV
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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 247
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 375 gr (0.83 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 77
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 12.4
DXO Low light score 972 1014
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 BP1410
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $971 $699