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

In this article, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma Quattro, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and Quattro (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 7 years earlier than the Quattro which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores against the Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about 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") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the Quattro.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Quattro is 85 and 63 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Quattro.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will render more detail using its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.