Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL102

On this page, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung SL102, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly close but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and SL102 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was manufactured 15 months after the SL102 making them a generation away from one another. 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 SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores versus the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung SL102. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides exterior measurements 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 SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung SL102 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the SL102.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and SL102 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and SL102.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC should have an advantage in sensor tech.