Samsung NX300 vs Ricoh GR II

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Samsung NX300 vs Ricoh GR II

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

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX300 Review.
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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.

Succeeded by the Samsung NX500
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Differences

Samsung NX300 advantages over Ricoh GR II

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
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.29 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.1 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
7.1 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR II advantages over Samsung NX300

Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
GR II test data on DxO Mark NX300 test data on DxO Mark

1,078 vs 942 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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 14 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
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
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
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

Stylish "retro modern" design in two color schemes; attractive 3.3-inch AMOLED tilting touchscreen; new APS-C CMOS sensor with on-chip phase detection AF; better image quality, particularly in low light at high ISOs; faster all-around performance; improved Wi-Fi connectivity.
Camera feels more plasticky than expected when you pick it up; slower shot-to-speeds compared to rivals; poor buffer depth with raw files; aggressive anti-noise processing destroys detail in high ISO shots; display smudges easily and is rather dim; no EVF support.
Read our Samsung NX300 Review

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 Sony NEX-7

Samsung NX300

Sony NEX-7

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$1248
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-7

Ricoh GR II

Sony NEX-7

$538
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1248
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Sony NEX-7

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung NX300

Fujifilm X-E1

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$899
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX300 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm X-E1

$538
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Wi-Fi

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Ricoh GR

Samsung NX300

Ricoh GR

$1200
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$799
APS-C

Internal flash
Integrated ND filter

Compare Samsung NX300 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 Fujifilm X-E2

Samsung NX300

Fujifilm X-E2

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$899
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX300 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm X-E2

$538
APS-C

NFC
Integrated ND filter

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Fujifilm X-E2

Compared to Fujifilm XF10

Samsung NX300

Fujifilm XF10

$1200
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
NFC

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Samsung NX300 vs Fujifilm XF10

Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm XF10

$538
APS-C

Bigger pixels
NFC

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

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