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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(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
  • Announced March 2010
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung ST6500, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and ST6500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 10 months prior to the ST6500 so they are both of a similar age. 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 ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores against the ST6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Samsung ST6500

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC ST6500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 ST6500 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2010More recent by 10 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung ST6500

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC ST6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC offers exterior 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 ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung ST6500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the ST6500.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and ST6500 is 85 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and ST6500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST6500 will give more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
36
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (355g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography features
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
60
lighter than competition (355g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
74
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography information
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
43
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (355g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
32
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
touch screen
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung ST6500
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung ST6500
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2010-03-18 2011-01-19
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 dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355g (0.78 lbs) -
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $349 -