Ricoh CX6 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Following is a extended overview of the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Ricoh. The image resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is relatively similar but the CX6 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX6 was unveiled 21 months after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 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 right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CX6 grades versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX6 & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX6 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 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") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX6 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the CX6 and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 92 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The CX6 has the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The younger CX6 will have a benefit in sensor technology.