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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Released March 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Released August 2012
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was launched 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these 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 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in relation 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 Galaxy Camera 4G

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k0kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 Galaxy Camera 4G GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
ReleasedAugust 2012March 2010More modern by 29 months
Display dimensions4.8"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 4G

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC comes with external measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Galaxy Camera 4G is 85 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
36
focusing manually
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (355 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
60
lighter than competitors in class (355 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
47
pretty wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (355 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
37
pretty wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 measurements 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 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 grams (0.78 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $349 $550