Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX300M

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung NX300M, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and NX300M (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 3 years prior to the NX300M and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores against the NX300M with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Samsung NX300M has dimensions 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 and Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the NX300M.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NX300M is 85 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NX300M.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300M will resolve greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.