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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX5

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR II
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX5, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GR was announced 2 years later than the NX5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the GR scores vs the NX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung NX5

 GR NX5 
IntroducedApril 2013June 2010Fresher by 36 months
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Ricoh GR

 NX5 GR 

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung NX5

 GR NX5 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR enjoys external measurements 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 NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GR and the NX5.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and NX5 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and NX5.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh GR to provide you with extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer GR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography details
Samsung NX5 Street photography details
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (245g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography information
Samsung NX5 Sports photography information
45
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
52
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography factors
Samsung NX5 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition (245g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
MP count good (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
61
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
24
comes with face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (499g)
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung NX5
 Ricoh GRSamsung NX5
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Samsung NX5
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-04-17 2010-06-01
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 300 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 972 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 shots 400 shots
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
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $971 $499