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

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was unveiled 4 years before the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two 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 Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades against the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got external 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 DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and DP2 Quattro is 85 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind with regard to sensor technology.