Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-20

Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Ricoh WG-20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and WG-20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was launched 4 years prior to the WG-20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores vs the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got external dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the WG-20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WG-20 is 85 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WG-20.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-20 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.