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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST6500, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was unveiled 5 months before the ST6500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades versus the ST6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Samsung ST6500

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC ST6500 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 ST6500 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung ST6500

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC ST6500 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC offers outer 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 ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and the ST6500.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and ST6500 is 85 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and ST6500.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST6500 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
39
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography details
Samsung ST6500 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography factors
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery life (440 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography info
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography info
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good battery life (440 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (440 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung ST6500
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSamsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Samsung ST6500
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-06 2011-01-19
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 367 grams (0.81 lbs) -
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $147 -