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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX mini 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 NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX mini, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was manufactured 4 years earlier than the NX mini and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades vs the NX mini for 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 NX mini

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC NX mini 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

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

 NX mini GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
IntroducedMarch 2014August 2010More recent by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC NX mini 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

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

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX mini in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the NX mini.

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

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NX mini is 85 and 93 respectively.

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

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

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NX mini.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 10.5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography features
Samsung NX mini Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than competition (196 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography information
Samsung NX mini Sports photography information
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery pack (440 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
great battery power (650 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
63
great battery pack (440 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
great battery power (650 shots)
lighter than competition (196 grams)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
51
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
great battery power (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
26
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
38
touchscreen capability
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than competition (196g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung NX mini
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSamsung NX mini
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Samsung NX mini
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-08-06 2014-03-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 2
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200 seconds
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 367 grams (0.81 lb) 196 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 650 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $147 $530