Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZS10 was introduced 10 months later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZS10 matches up vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst 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") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZS10 against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 99 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZS10 will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS10 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.