Samsung Galaxy NX vs Ricoh GR III

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Ricoh GR III

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Ricoh GR III

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Higher-res screen
922k vs 346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Faster JPEG shooting
8.2 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR III advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Newer
5 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.17 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Longer exposure
1200 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E1

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E1

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-E1

$945
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Samsung NX300

Samsung Galaxy NX

Samsung NX300

$8000
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Bluetooth

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300

Ricoh GR III

Samsung NX300

$945
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$1200
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX300

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E2

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1059
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E2

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-E2

$945
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$1059
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-E2

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E2S

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1250
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-E2S

$945
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1250
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Compared to Leica CL

Samsung Galaxy NX

Leica CL

$8000
APS-C

Built-in Bluetooth
Built-in GPS

$3195
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Top deck display

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Leica CL

Ricoh GR III

Leica CL

$945
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$3195
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Leica CL

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