Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-10 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/1.7").

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The EX-10 was revealed 3 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-10 grades against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-10 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-10 vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 83 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-10 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern EX-10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.