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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX100

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
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Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Introduced March 2010
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX200
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung NX100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and NX100 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 6 months before the NX100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades vs the NX100 in relation to 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 NX100

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC NX100 
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 NX100 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung NX100

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC NX100 
IntroducedMarch 2010September 2010Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got outer measurements 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 NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung NX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the NX100.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NX100 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NX100.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX100 will provide extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX100 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 NX100
36
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Street photography with Samsung NX100
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
76
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography features
Samsung NX100 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
60
image stabilization
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (420 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography factors
Samsung NX100 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
66
good battery power (420 CIPA)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (420 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Samsung NX100
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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image stabilization
comes with face detection focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung NX100
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung NX100
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung NX100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-03-18 2010-09-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 gr (0.78 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life 410 photos 420 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $349 $386