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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX500

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Older Model is Samsung NX300
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung NX500, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and NX500 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was announced 5 years before the NX500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades vs the NX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Samsung NX500

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 NX500 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
IntroducedFebruary 2015March 2010Fresher by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k920kSharper screen (+116k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung NX500

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC NX500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has external dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung NX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the NX500.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NX500 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NX500.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX500 will provide you with more detail with its extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX500 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 features
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography features
36
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
80
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography information
Samsung NX500 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (355g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Travel photography with Samsung NX500
60
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
78
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
amazing megapixels (28 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography features
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
amazing megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging features
Samsung NX500 Vlogging features
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
34
touch screen
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung NX500
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung NX500
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung NX500
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-03-18 2015-02-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 10 megapixels 28 megapixels
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 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 209
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG H.265
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355g (0.78 lbs) 287g (0.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 370 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $349 $800