Samsung NX3300 vs Ricoh GR III

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Samsung NX3300 vs Ricoh GR III

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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 NX3300 advantages over Ricoh GR III

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

370 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Ricoh GR III advantages over Samsung NX3300

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
346k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs None
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Longer exposure
1200 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 13 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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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

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
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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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Review Excerpt

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX210

Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX210

$691
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$412
APS-C

Focus peaking
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Samsung NX210

Ricoh GR III

Samsung NX210

$1221
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$412
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX210

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX2000

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Samsung NX2000

Ricoh GR III

Samsung NX2000

$1221
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX3300

Fujifilm X-M1

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-M1

$1221
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$993
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX3300

Fujifilm X-A1

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Ricoh GR III

Fujifilm X-A1

$1221
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Fujifilm X-A1

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX3300

Canon EOS M10

$691
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Canon EOS M10

Ricoh GR III

Canon EOS M10

$1221
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$800
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
NFC

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon EOS M10

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