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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Introduced March 2010
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced February 2006
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung GX-1L, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and GX-1L (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was released 4 years after the GX-1L which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up vs the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Samsung GX-1L

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC GX-1L 
AnnouncedMarch 2010February 2006More modern by 50 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kCrisper screen (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 GX-1L GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung GX-1L

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC GX-1L 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features external measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the GX-1L.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and GX-1L is 85 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and GX-1L.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
36
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography info
Samsung GX-1L Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (355 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography information
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography information
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography information
60
lighter than competition (355g)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
52
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (355g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung GX-1L
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung GX-1L
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-03-18 2006-02-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355g (0.78 lb) 570g (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 410 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $349 $0