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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
56
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
44
Overall
37

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs

Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2002
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Announced March 2010
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was manufactured 8 years prior to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 Fujifilm S2 Pro GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Fujifilm S2 Pro 
AnnouncedMarch 2010August 2002More recent by 92 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution920k117kCrisper display (+803k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 Fujifilm S2 Pro GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro provides outer measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while 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).

See the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 56 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S2 Pro featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
48
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lighter than others in class (850g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (355 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Sports photography camera
41
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
50
lighter than others in class (850 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
60
lighter than average (355 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
small screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (355 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProRicoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Category Pro DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2002-08-02 2010-03-18
Body design Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-4.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 117 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 180s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lbs) 355 gr (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $2,000 $349