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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD9

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54 Imaging
39 Features
27 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(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
Sigma SD9
(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
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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.

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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.

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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 
IntroducedMarch 2010November 2002More recent by 89 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k130kClearer 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 
		

	

	
	

		

		
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 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD9 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography info
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography info
36
 has manual focus
 saves RAW files
 no liveview
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
47
 has manual focus
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 does not have liveview
 megapixel count low (3MP)
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
 Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than competition (355 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
43
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (950g)
 maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography factors
Sigma SD9 Sports photography factors
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no liveview
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
 max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 does not have liveview
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (3MP)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography info
Sigma SD9 Travel photography info
60
 lighter than competition (355 grams)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 MP count low (10MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
29
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
 megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography details
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography details
47
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no liveview
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
41
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 tiny screen (1.8 inch)
 does not have liveview
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (3MP)
 maximum ISO low (400)
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging advice
Sigma SD9 Vlogging advice
28
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (355g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 no mic port
9
 no video recording
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sigma SD9
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSigma SD9
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