Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-50

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Ricoh WG-50, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and WG-50 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was unveiled 8 years earlier than the WG-50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Ricoh WG-50. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides external measurements 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-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Ricoh WG-50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the WG-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WG-50 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WG-50.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-50 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.