Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX300

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Samsung NX300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was released 4 years prior to the NX300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up against the NX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC & Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC compared to the NX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NX300 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NX300.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX300 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.