Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh CX1 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Ricoh. The resolution of the CX1 (9MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is relatively well matched but the CX1 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The CX1 was brought out 13 months earlier than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CX1 scores against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 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).

Contrast the Ricoh CX1 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the CX1 compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 93 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will give extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.