Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-M1

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was announced 5 years prior to the WG-M1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer 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-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores versus the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the WG-M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WG-M1 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WG-M1.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-M1 will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.