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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX20

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX20 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
  • Released March 2010
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
  • Renewed by Samsung NX30
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung NX20, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras 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 NX20 (20MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and NX20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 3 years earlier than the NX20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these 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 NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the NX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Samsung NX20

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC NX20 
Display resolution920k614kSharper display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 NX20 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
IntroducedApril 2012March 2010More recent by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung NX20

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC NX20 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides 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) and the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the NX20.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NX20 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NX20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX20 will provide extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX20 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 highlights
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography highlights
36
has manual focus
exports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (355g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
77
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography details
Samsung NX20 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography factors
Samsung NX20 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than others in class (355g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
77
lighter than competition in class (341g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging info
Samsung NX20 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (355g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
78
screen is selfie friendly
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
lighter than competition in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung NX20
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung NX20
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung NX20
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-03-18 2012-04-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 gr (0.78 pounds) 341 gr (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 410 photos 360 photos
Battery form 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $349 $1,100