Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB800F

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB800F, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and WB800F (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 3 years prior to the WB800F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera 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 WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up against the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the WB800F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WB800F is 85 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB800F will result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.