Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP1s

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sigma DP1s, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and DP1s (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 6 months after the DP1s which means that they are of a similar age. Each 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 Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up vs the DP1s with regard 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 & Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sigma DP1s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the DP1s.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and DP1s is 85 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and DP1s.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will result in more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.