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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL30

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
25

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Launched March 2010
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL30 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung SL30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty close but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 14 months after the SL30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two 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 SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up vs the SL30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Samsung SL30

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC SL30 
IntroducedMarch 2010February 2009More modern by 14 months
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 SL30 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung SL30

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features exterior measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung SL30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the SL30.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL30 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and SL30 is 85 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and SL30.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL30 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 highlights
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography highlights
36
 you can focus manually
 delivers RAW formats
 doesn't have liveview
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
25
 provides face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
 Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than competitors (355g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/1.7")
47
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography details
Samsung SL30 Sports photography details
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 doesn't have liveview
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 has no phase detect AF
16
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 low MP (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography details
Samsung SL30 Travel photography details
60
 lighter than competitors (355g)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
 flash built-in
 lack of Timelapse recording
 low MP (10MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography advice
47
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have liveview
 MP count low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
22
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.5")
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 low MP (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
28
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (355g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
 no external mic socket
25
 provides face detection focus
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung SL30
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung SL30
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung SL30
Also called - ES15
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-03-18 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 355g (0.78 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $349 $93