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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX5

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80 Imaging
55 Features
50 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX5 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 NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released June 2010
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX5 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and NX5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was announced 2 months prior to the NX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up versus the NX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Samsung NX5

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC NX5 
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
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Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung NX5

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC NX5 
ReleasedMarch 2010June 2010Same age
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC comes with outside 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) while the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the NX5.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX5 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NX5 is 85 and 80 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NX5.
Plainly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX5 will show extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
36
 focusing manually
 delivers RAW formats
 doesn't have liveview
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
73
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (15MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography factors
Samsung NX5 Street photography factors
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than average (355 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
60
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than competitors (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 NX5
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 doesn't have liveview
 slow fps (2.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
52
 good megapixels (15MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
 slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography advice
Samsung NX5 Travel photography advice
60
 lighter than average (355 grams)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
63
 better than average battery life (400 per charge)
 good megapixels (15 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (499g)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography advice
47
 focusing manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have liveview
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
68
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 good megapixels (15MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 better than average battery life (400 per charge)
 does not have image stabilization
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging details
Samsung NX5 Vlogging details
28
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (355g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of external microphone jack
24
 offers face detection focus
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic socket
 heavier than competitors (499 grams)
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung NX5
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung NX5
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung NX5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-03-18 2010-06-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 10 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
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 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
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
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 355g (0.78 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Physical 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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 400 photographs
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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $349 $499