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

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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.

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.