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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX11

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX11 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 NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • New Model is Samsung NX20
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX11 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung NX11, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and NX11 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was unveiled 9 months before the NX11 and they are of a similar generation. 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 NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores versus the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Samsung NX11

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC NX11 
Display resolution920k614kCrisper display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 NX11 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedDecember 2010March 2010Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung NX11

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC NX11 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC offers outside dimensions 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 NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung NX11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the NX11.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NX11 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NX11.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX11 will resolve extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX11 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 details
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography details
36
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
73
focusing manually
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography features
Samsung NX11 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (355 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Sports photography with Samsung NX11
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
52
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography advice
Samsung NX11 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than others (355g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
63
great battery life (400 shots)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (499g)
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 NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX11 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (355 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
24
supports face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung NX11
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung NX11
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung NX11
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-03-18 2010-12-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 gr (0.78 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 410 images 400 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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
Pricing at release $349 $626