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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Launched March 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was unveiled 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both 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 Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution920k0kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 Galaxy Camera 3G GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
LaunchedAugust 2012March 2010Fresher by 29 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features outside dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Galaxy Camera 3G is 85 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will provide extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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 information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
36
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (355 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competition (355 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging information
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (355g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-03-18 2012-08-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $349 $606