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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
43

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Revealed March 2010
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB850F, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and WB850F (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was released 22 months prior to the WB850F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. 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 WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores against the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Samsung WB850F

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC WB850F 
Display resolution920k614kSharper display (+306k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 WB850F GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
LaunchedJanuary 2012March 2010Fresher by 22 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung WB850F

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC WB850F 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got outer dimensions 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 WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the WB850F.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB850F size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WB850F is 85 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WB850F.
All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB850F will render more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB850F 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 WB850F
36
 manual focus
 exports RAW files
 no liveview feature
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
43
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography features
Samsung WB850F Street photography features
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than competition (355 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no liveview feature
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 no phase detect AF
52
 amazing zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
60
 lighter than competition (355 grams)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
 lighter than competition in class (250g)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (23mm)
 great reach (483mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
47
 manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 no liveview feature
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
49
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (23mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging info
Samsung WB850F Vlogging info
28
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (355 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone jack
34
 rather wide (23mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (250g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone support
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung WB850F
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung WB850F
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-03-18 2012-01-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 355g (0.78 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $349 $599