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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL620

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Released August 2010
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL65
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL620 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung SL620, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was revealed 18 months after the SL620 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these 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 SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades vs the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Samsung SL620

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC SL620 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2009More modern by 18 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 SL620 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 SL620

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC comes with outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and the SL620.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and SL620 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and SL620.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung SL620 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
26
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography info
Samsung SL620 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography advice
Samsung SL620 Sports photography advice
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery pack (440 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
63
good battery pack (440 shots)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (168 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
23
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging advice
Samsung SL620 Vlogging advice
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
24
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than average (168 grams)
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung SL620
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSamsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 367g (0.81 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $147 $200