Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX300

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX300, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and NX300 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was unveiled 4 years prior to the NX300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores vs the NX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got exterior 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) and the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the NX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NX300 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NX300.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will offer extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.