Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL30

Here is a detailed overview of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was announced 18 months later than the SL30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores against the SL30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC & Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want 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") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the SL30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and SL30 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and SL30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC provides a benefit in sensor tech.