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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(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
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 II
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony A7, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and A7 (24MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A7 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was brought out 4 years before the A7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these 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 Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the A7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony A7

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 A7 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
IntroducedJanuary 2014March 2010Newer by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k920kClearer display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A7

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A7 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides physical dimensions 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 Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony A7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the A7.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A7 is 85 and 78 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 will show more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7 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 features
Sony A7 Portrait photography features
36
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography information
Sony A7 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (355 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
79
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (474g)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography factors
Sony A7 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography factors
Sony A7 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than average in class (355 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (474g)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
not so great battery life (340 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography info
Sony A7 Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging factors
Sony A7 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (355 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
35
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (474 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A7
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Alpha A7
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-03-18 2014-01-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 grams (0.78 lb) 474 grams (1.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 410 shots 340 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $349 $798