Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB30F

The following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung WB30F, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and WB30F (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was launched 3 years prior to the WB30F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the 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 WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades vs the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has 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) while the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the WB30F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WB30F is 85 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WB30F.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB30F will give you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.