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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
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
  • Introduced March 2010
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the CX4 (10MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is pretty comparable but the CX4 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The CX4 was revealed 6 months later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CX4 scores versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 CX4 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Ricoh CX4

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 CX4 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
IntroducedAugust 2010March 2010Same age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the CX4 against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 92 and 85 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The CX4 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF trickier.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
manual focus
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX4
Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (355 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography details
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than average (355g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography details
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (355 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Ricoh CX4Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX4 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-08-19 2010-03-18
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 180 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 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 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 355 grams (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $211 $349