Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX1

Following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung NX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and NX1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 5 years earlier than the NX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both 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 NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up against the NX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. 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") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung NX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the NX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NX1 is 85 and 66 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NX1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1 will produce more detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.