Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST30
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2011

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung ST30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and ST30 (1/3") have totally different sensor measurements.

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was launched 10 months earlier than the ST30 so they are both of a similar age. Both 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 ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades vs the ST30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Samsung ST30
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | ST30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
ST30 | GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | March 2010 | More recent by 10 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung ST30
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | ST30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features physical dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung ST30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the ST30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and ST30 is 85 and 98 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and ST30.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Samsung ST30 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-03-18 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-4.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 180 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
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) | 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 lb) | 87 gr (0.19 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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) ) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $349 | $55 |