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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Released March 2010
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Old Model is Samsung GX-10
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung GX-20, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and GX-20 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was released 2 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have 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-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades vs the GX-20 in regards to 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-20

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC GX-20 
RevealedMarch 2010January 2008More modern by 27 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 GX-20 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-20

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC GX-20 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC enjoys 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-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung GX-20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the GX-20.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and GX-20 is 85 and 58 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and GX-20.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung GX-20 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
36
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Street photography with Samsung GX-20
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (355g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than average (355g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
64
weather proof
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (355g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung GX-20
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung GX-20
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung GX-20
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-03-18 2008-01-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4688 x 3120
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 355 gr (0.78 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 714
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $349 $850