Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh CX2 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Ricoh. The resolution of the CX2 (9MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is very close but the CX2 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX2 was released 7 months prior to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX2 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 straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CX2 matches up vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while 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") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX2 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the CX2 vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX2 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 93 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CX2 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older CX2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.