Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 10 months after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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 Fujifilm F500 EXR and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 91 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F500 EXR should have an edge in sensor tech.