Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung PL120

Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung PL120, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was revealed 5 months earlier than the PL120 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these 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 PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores versus the PL120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung PL120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the PL120.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and PL120 is 85 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and PL120.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung PL120 to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.