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

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung PL120 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
  • Revealed March 2010
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

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

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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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Samsung PL120

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC PL120 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 PL120 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2010More recent by 9 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung PL120

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC PL120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

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

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).

See the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung PL120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
36
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography factors
Samsung PL120 Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (355g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Sports photography with Samsung PL120
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
good resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography information
Samsung PL120 Travel photography information
60
lighter than competitors (355 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging factors
Samsung PL120 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (355g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
does have mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung PL120
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung PL120
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung PL120
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-03-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355g (0.78 pounds) -
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 -
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