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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Released August 2010
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Superseded the Samsung GX-10
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung GX-20, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was unveiled 2 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades vs the GX-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Samsung GX-20

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC GX-20 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2008More modern by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 GX-20 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung GX-20

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC GX-20 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has got outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung GX-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the GX-20.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and GX-20 is 85 and 58 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and GX-20.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
39
manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography features
Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography information
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography information
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better than average battery (440 CIPA)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (440 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
70
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung GX-20
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSamsung GX-20
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Samsung GX-20
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-08-06 2008-01-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4688 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 367 gr (0.81 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Battery life 440 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $147 $850