Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX5

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Samsung NX5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was revealed 3 months later than the NX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up versus the NX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC & Samsung NX5. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC offers 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) and the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the NX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NX5 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NX5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will produce greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.