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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
53 Features
52 Overall
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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.

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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

          

          

            
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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")
71
 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)
63
 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")
70
 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