Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung NX500

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Samsung NX500, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was manufactured 5 years before the NX500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades against the NX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. 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") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC compared to the NX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NX500 is 85 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and NX500.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX500 will result in greater detail due to its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.