Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh CX5 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both created by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is very comparable but the CX5 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The CX5 was introduced 17 months later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the CX5 scores versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 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).

Look at the Ricoh CX5 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the CX5 compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 92 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The CX5 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more recent CX5 should have an edge in sensor tech.