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

Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

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

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Announced August 2010
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Samsung NX5

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC NX5 
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 NX5 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung NX5

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC NX5 
AnnouncedAugust 2010June 2010Same age
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

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

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).

Check the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Samsung NX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX5 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 NX5
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has manual focus
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography features
Samsung NX5 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography details
Samsung NX5 Sports photography details
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery power (440 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (400 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery power (440 CIPA)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
great battery (400 per charge)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography features
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography features
51
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging information
Samsung NX5 Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
24
comes with face detect focus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung NX5
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSamsung NX5
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Samsung NX5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-08-06 2010-06-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 367 grams (0.81 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" 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 shots 400 shots
Battery type 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
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $147 $499