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

The following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was unveiled 4 years prior to the Galaxy NX which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with 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 NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores against the Galaxy NX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC offers 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 Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung Galaxy NX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the Galaxy NX.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Galaxy NX is 85 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.