• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 12.3 megapixels
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  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Ricoh GXR advantages over Samsung NX2000

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.53 vs 4.29 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Longer exposure
    180 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Samsung NX2000 advantages over Ricoh GXR

  • Less expensive
    $650 vs $1380 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    35 mm vs 77 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    228g vs 423g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 12.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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
  • 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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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
Samsung NX2000
Pentax K2000
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $556
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder

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
Samsung NX2000
Fujifilm X100
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

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
Samsung NX2000
Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Doesn't require an AA filter

Compared to Samsung NX210

Ricoh GXR
Samsung NX210
  • $1380
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Internal flash
  • $408
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Samsung NX2000
Samsung NX210
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $408
  • APS-C
  • External Mic Jack
  • Wider angle kit lens

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Ricoh GXR
Samsung NX3300
  • $1380
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Internal flash
  • $691
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
Samsung NX2000
Samsung NX3300
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $691
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
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