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

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A7 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A7 II (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was announced 5 years earlier than the A7 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two 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 Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up vs the A7 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Alpha A7 II. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC comes with exterior dimensions 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 Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the A7 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A7 II is 85 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A7 II.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 II will offer extra detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be behind in sensor tech.