Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD14
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD14 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
- Announced March 2010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Released September 2006
- Replaced the Sigma SD10
- Later Model is Sigma SD15

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sigma SD14, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and SD14 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was revealed 3 years after the SD14 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology 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 SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores vs the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sigma SD14. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sigma SD14
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | SD14 | |||
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Released | March 2010 | ![]() | September 2006 | More modern by 43 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 150k | Clearer display (+770k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
SD14 | GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC |
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Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sigma SD14
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | SD14 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has exterior 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) while the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the SD14.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and SD14 is 85 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and SD14.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will resolve extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will have a benefit in sensor tech.

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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sigma SD14 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-03-18 | 2006-09-26 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.5-4.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 150 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 180 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 lb) | 750g (1.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $349 | $198 |