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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX30

Portability
85
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 NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX30 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 NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX20
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX30 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was unveiled 4 years earlier than the NX30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up versus the NX30 with regard 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 NX30

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 NX30 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2010Newer by 41 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k920kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung NX30

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC NX30 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and the NX30.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NX30 is 85 and 75 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NX30.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX30 will give extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
40
manual focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Street photography with Samsung NX30
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
75
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery (440 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery (440 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography advice
52
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
75
selfie friendly display
touch screen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung NX30
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSamsung NX30
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Samsung NX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-08-06 2014-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIMeIV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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 -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 367 gr (0.81 lb) 375 gr (0.83 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 360 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $147 $699