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Nikon D2Hs vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
51
Imaging
43
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2Hs front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Nikon D2Hs vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs

Nikon D2Hs
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2005
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D2H
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Launched March 2010
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Nikon D2Hs vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon D2Hs vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the D2Hs (4MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the D2Hs (APS-C) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The D2Hs was unveiled 6 years prior to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D2Hs being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D2Hs grades vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 D2Hs GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Nikon D2Hs

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC D2Hs 
LaunchedMarch 2010February 2005Newer by 61 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k235kClearer screen (+685k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2Hs and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 D2Hs GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon D2Hs vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D2Hs enjoys external measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D2Hs vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the D2Hs against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Nikon D2Hs vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D2Hs and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 51 and 85 respectively.

Nikon D2Hs vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2Hs vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D2Hs and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D2Hs with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged D2Hs is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon D2Hs vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Nikon D2Hs vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2Hs vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography info
49
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (4MP)
36
manual focus
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D2Hs
Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (355 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D2Hs
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
50
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (4MP)
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2Hs as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Travel photography camera
42
weather proof
low resolution (4MP)
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than others (355g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (4MP)
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (355g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Nikon D2Hs vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2Hs and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Nikon D2HsRicoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon D2Hs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Class Pro DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2005-02-16 2010-03-18
Body design Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type JFET CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 4MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2464 x 1632 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5-4.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 235k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 180s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.50 m
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 lb) 355 gr (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $5,000 $349