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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was brought out 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 Galaxy Camera 2 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2010More recent by 41 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k920kCrisper display (+117k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC offers outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Galaxy Camera 2 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to result in greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (283 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery pack (440 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery pack (440 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (283g)
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (440 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging info
26
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
37
decently wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
lighter than competition (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-06 2014-01-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 367 grams (0.81 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $147 $400