Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung PL210

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung PL210, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and PL210 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was brought out 9 months prior to the PL210 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these 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 PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung PL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the PL210.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and PL210 is 85 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and PL210.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung PL210 will render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.