Ricoh GXR vs Nikon D3300

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Ricoh GXR vs Nikon D3300

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APS-C 369.7mm²
12.3 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GXR Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Ricoh GXR advantages over Nikon D3300

Bigger pixels
~ 5.53 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer exposure
180 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Nikon D3300 advantages over Ricoh GXR

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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
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

700 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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
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

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Excellent image quality with lots of fine detail; Very good high ISO performance; Good dynamic range; Good print quality; Deep buffers with JPEGs; 1080/60p video; Uncompressed HDMI output.
AF struggles in low-light; Contrast-detect AF in live view is slow; Buffer depth is shallow with RAW files; No AE bracketing; No built-in Wi-Fi.
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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K2000

Ricoh GXR

Pentax K2000

$1380
APS-C

HDMI out
Shoots 24p video

$556
APS-C

Less expensive
Lens selection

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Pentax K2000

Nikon D3300

Pentax K2000

$382
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
External Mic Jack

$556
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K2000

Compared to Fujifilm X100

Ricoh GXR

Fujifilm X100

$1380
APS-C

More dots on screen
Longer exposure

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Fujifilm X100

Nikon D3300

Fujifilm X100

$382
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Fast startup

$1200
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Integrated ND filter

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Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Ricoh GXR

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$1380
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
More pixels

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Nikon D3300

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$382
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$849
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

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Compared to Sony A58

Ricoh GXR

Sony A58

$1380
APS-C

Bigger pixels
More dots on screen

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Sony A58

Nikon D3300

Sony A58

$382
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Sony A58

Compared to Nikon D5500

Ricoh GXR

Nikon D5500

$1380
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Longer exposure

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Ricoh GXR vs Nikon D5500

Nikon D3300

Nikon D5500

$382
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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