Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Launched April 2012
- Previous Model is Sigma SD1
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was launched 3 years before the SD1 Merrill which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. 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 SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores vs the SD1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
SD1 Merrill | GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | March 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sigma SD1 Merrill
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got outer measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD1 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the SD1 Merrill.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and SD1 Merrill is 85 and 57 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and SD1 Merrill.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2010-03-18 | 2012-04-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4800 x 3200 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5-4.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 180 secs | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 lb) | 790 gr (1.74 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 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 |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $349 | $2,339 |