Samsung NX Mini vs Ricoh GR II

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Samsung NX Mini vs Ricoh GR II

1 inch 116.2mm²
20.5 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX Mini Review.
See real-world photos taken with the NX Mini.

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GR II Review.
How does it shoot? Ricoh GR II in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the GR II.
Compare Ricoh GR II image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Ricoh GR II conclusion.

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Differences

Samsung NX Mini advantages over Ricoh GR II

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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

530 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
22 mm vs 34 mm
Thinner
More pixels
20.5 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR II advantages over Samsung NX Mini

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.81 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~1.30 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
307k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
300 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
10 vs 5 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Samsung NX Mini, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Samsung NX Mini Shooter's Report

Shooting with a wide prime helps you see new shots; Good performance and fast autofocus; Excellent sharp, bright lens; Very customizable; In-camera Wi-Fi works with more than just Android and iOS; Supports Pentax wireless flash strobes
Fixed, wide prime lens isn't for everyone; Cramped controls; Burst capture is slower for JPEGs; Tends too warm under incandescent lighting; Wi-Fi app is poor, and web browser control has cluttered interface
Read our Ricoh GR II Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon J3

Samsung NX Mini

Nikon J3

$600
1 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$617
1 inch

Bigger pixels
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Samsung NX Mini vs Nikon J3

Ricoh GR II

Nikon J3

$538
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$617
1 inch

On-sensor phase detect
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Nikon J3

Compared to Ricoh GR

Samsung NX Mini

Ricoh GR

$600
1 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Samsung NX Mini vs Ricoh GR

Ricoh GR II

Ricoh GR

$538
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$799
APS-C

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GR

Compared to Nikon J4

Samsung NX Mini

Nikon J4

$600
1 inch

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$350
1 inch

On-sensor phase detect
Higher-res screen

Compare Samsung NX Mini vs Nikon J4

Ricoh GR II

Nikon J4

$538
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$350
1 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Nikon J4

Compared to Nikon J5

Samsung NX Mini

Nikon J5

$600
1 inch

Longer stills battery life
Thinner

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Samsung NX Mini vs Nikon J5

Ricoh GR II

Nikon J5

$538
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Nikon J5

Compared to Fujifilm XF10

Samsung NX Mini

Fujifilm XF10

$600
1 inch

Tiltable Screen
NFC

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Samsung NX Mini vs Fujifilm XF10

Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm XF10

$538
APS-C

Bigger pixels
NFC

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Fujifilm XF10

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