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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung WB30F

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 WB30F front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
33
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung WB30F Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung WB30F, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was revealed 3 years earlier than the WB30F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the 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 WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up versus the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Samsung WB30F

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC WB30F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 WB30F GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung WB30F

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC offers external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus the WB30F.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and WB30F is 85 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and WB30F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB30F to resolve more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography features
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery pack (440 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography factors
Samsung WB30F Travel photography factors
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good battery pack (440 shots)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others (128g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography info
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (440 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung WB30F
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Samsung WB30F
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 367g (0.81 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $147 $180