Canon XC10 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon XC10 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is fairly close but the XC10 (1") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was introduced 5 years after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the XC10 matches up against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon XC10 & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The whole galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the XC10 and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 54 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon XC10 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent XC10 will have a benefit in sensor technology.