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

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-1S 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
  • Revealed March 2010
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed January 2006
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung GX-1S, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and GX-1S (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 4 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores versus the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC GX-1S 
RevealedMarch 2010January 2006More recent by 51 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kCrisper screen (+710k dot)

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

 GX-1S 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-1S

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC GX-1S 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

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

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has outer dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the GX-1S.

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

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and GX-1S is 85 and 68 respectively.

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

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

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and GX-1S.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
36
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
51
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (355g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (605 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
60
lighter than average in class (355g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
52
lighter than competition (605g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (355g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
9
no video recording
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung GX-1S
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung GX-1S
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-03-18 2006-01-16
Physical type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355g (0.78 lb) 605g (1.33 lb)
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 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 410 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $349 $850