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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP2

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Released March 2010
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP2 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sigma DP2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and DP2 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was released 6 months after the DP2 and they are of a similar generation. The two 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 Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up versus the DP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sigma DP2

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC DP2 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 DP2 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 DP2

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC DP2 
AnnouncedMarch 2010September 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. 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) while the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the DP2.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and DP2 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and DP2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP2 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 details
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography details
36
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (355 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (280g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Sports photography with Sigma DP2
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have liveview
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Travel photography with Sigma DP2
60
lighter than average (355 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
48
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Sigma DP2
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (355 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sigma DP2
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSigma DP2
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sigma DP2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-03-18 2009-09-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface 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 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $349 $649