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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Launched March 2010
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sigma DP1x, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and DP1x (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was launched within a month of the DP1x which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores against the DP1x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sigma DP1x

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC DP1x 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 DP1x GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sigma DP1x

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC DP1x 
RevealedMarch 2010February 2010Similar age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sigma DP1x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the DP1x.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and DP1x is 85 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and DP1x.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will give more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography info
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography info
36
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
56
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography factors
Sigma DP1x Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (355 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1x Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography advice
Sigma DP1x Travel photography advice
60
lighter than average in class (355 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
57
lighter than competition (250g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
41
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (355g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
25
lighter than competition (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sigma DP1x
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSigma DP1x
General Information
Make Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sigma DP1x
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-03-18 2010-02-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/4.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 gr (0.78 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $349 $574