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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Revealed March 2010
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB250F, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and WB250F (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was revealed 3 years prior to the WB250F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up vs the WB250F with regards 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 WB250F

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC WB250F 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 WB250F GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
RevealedJanuary 2013March 2010More recent by 34 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung WB250F

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC comes with outer 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 WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the WB250F.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WB250F is 85 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WB250F.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung WB250F will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB250F 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 features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
36
has manual focus
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
36
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (355g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
60
lighter than competition (355g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (355 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung WB250F
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung WB250F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung WB250F
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-03-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 grams (0.78 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $349 $250