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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Revealed March 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers 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 Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was manufactured 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the 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 Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 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 Galaxy Camera 2

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 Galaxy Camera 2 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014March 2010More modern by 46 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k920kSharper screen (+117k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC comes with external dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Galaxy Camera 2 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will result in greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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 Galaxy Camera 2
36
focusing manually
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (355 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (283g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competitors in class (355 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
73
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
52
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (355 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
lighter than others in class (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-03-18 2014-01-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355g (0.78 lb) 283g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 400 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $349 $400