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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL720

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL720 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 SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung SL720, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very well matched but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and SL720 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 9 months after the SL720 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up vs the SL720 when considering 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 SL720

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC SL720 
AnnouncedMarch 2010July 2009More modern by 9 months
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 SL720 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 SL720

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC SL720 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC offers physical measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung SL720 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the SL720.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL720 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and SL720 is 85 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and SL720.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung SL720 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL720 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 information
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography information
36
 has manual focus
 supports RAW formats
 doesn't have liveview
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
21
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not 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 SL720 as a Street photography camera
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than competition (355 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
47
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 more heavy than competition (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography information
Samsung SL720 Sports photography information
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 doesn't have liveview
 low fps (2.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
17
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography details
Samsung SL720 Travel photography details
60
 lighter than competition (355 grams)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
56
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (168 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography advice
47
 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have liveview
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
 decently wide (28mm)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL720 Vlogging highlights
28
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (355g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of mic socket
25
 decently wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (168g)
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung SL720
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung SL720
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung SL720
Otherwise known as - PL70
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-03-18 2009-07-14
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 measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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)
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $349 $119