Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung PL120

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung PL120, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and PL120 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was launched 9 months earlier than the PL120 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides physical dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the PL120.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and PL120 is 85 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and PL120.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL120 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.