Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD15

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sigma SD15, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and SD15 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was launched around the same time to the SD15 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up versus the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features outer measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the SD15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and SD15 is 85 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and SD15.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will give you more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.