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

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung NX11. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

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.

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.

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.

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.