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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Announced August 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was revealed 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have 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 3G being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution920k0kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 Galaxy Camera 3G GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2010Newer by 25 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC features physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Galaxy Camera 3G is 85 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to show extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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 features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography features
39
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery life (440 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
63
good battery life (440 shots)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
51
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (440 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
47
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
26
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
36
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-06 2012-08-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 367 gr (0.81 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $147 $606