Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD9
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed March 2010
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Introduced November 2002
- Later Model is Sigma SD10

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD9 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD9, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and SD9 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was announced 7 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the 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 SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up versus the SD9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sigma SD9
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | SD9 | |||
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Introduced | March 2010 | ![]() | November 2002 | More recent by 89 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer screen (+790k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
SD9 | 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 SD9
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | SD9 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the SD9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and SD9 is 85 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and SD9.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will provide extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sigma SD9 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-03-18 | 2002-11-26 |
Body design | 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 measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2268 x 1512 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.5-4.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 1.8" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 130k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 180 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter 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 settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355 grams (0.78 lb) | 950 grams (2.09 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $349 | $3,001 |