Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung TL100

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung TL100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter 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 TL100 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and TL100 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was announced 15 months later than the TL100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these 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 TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores vs the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Samsung TL100. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung TL100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the TL100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and TL100 is 85 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and TL100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung TL100 will show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.