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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX300M Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX300M, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was unveiled 3 years before the NX300M and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores vs the NX300M in terms of 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 NX300M

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC NX300M 
Screen resolution920k768kClearer screen (+152k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 NX300M GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 29 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung NX300M

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC NX300M 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and the NX300M.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NX300M is 85 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NX300M.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX300M will result in greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX300M 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 NX300M
40
focusing manually
supports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves 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 NX300M
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography info
Samsung NX300M Sports photography info
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery pack (440 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
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 NX300M as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery pack (440 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (440 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging details
Samsung NX300M Vlogging details
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
33
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung NX300M
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSamsung NX300M
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Samsung NX300M
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-08-06 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIMe IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 367g (0.81 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $147 $699