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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL720

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is PL70
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL720, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was brought out 13 months after the SL720 making them a generation away from each other. Both the 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 SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades vs the SL720 with regards 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 SL720

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC SL720 
AnnouncedAugust 2010July 2009More modern by 13 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 SL720 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 SL720

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC SL720 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC features external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL720 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC against the SL720.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and SL720 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and SL720.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung SL720 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography information
Samsung SL720 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography info
Samsung SL720 Sports photography info
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery life (440 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Travel photography highlights
63
great battery life (440 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (168g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography details
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography details
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging information
Samsung SL720 Vlogging information
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung SL720
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSamsung SL720
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Samsung SL720
Also called as - PL70
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-06 2009-07-14
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
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 Overall 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $147 $119