Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX3000

Let's look closer at the Ricoh GR and Samsung NX3000, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GR was released 13 months earlier than the NX3000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GR matches up versus the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR features outside 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) and the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR and Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GR versus the NX3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and NX3000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and NX3000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung NX3000 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged GR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.