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

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7 III 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
  • Launched March 2010
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Old Model is Sony A7 II
  • Updated by Sony A7 IV
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7 III Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7 III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A7 III (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was unveiled 9 years prior to the A7 III which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these 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 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores versus the A7 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A7 III 

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

 A7 III GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018March 2010More modern by 96 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A7 III 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

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

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got external 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 III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the A7 III.

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

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A7 III is 85 and 63 respectively.

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

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

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A7 III.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 III will deliver extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be behind in sensor tech.

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

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

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Portrait photography with Sony A7 III
36
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
84
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography factors
Sony A7 III Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (355 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography advice
Sony A7 III Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (610 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than average (355g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
73
good battery pack (610 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography information
Sony A7 III Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (610 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging factors
Sony A7 III Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (355g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A7 III
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Alpha A7 III
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-03-18 2018-02-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lbs) 650 gr (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 410 images 610 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 2
Retail pricing $349 $1,998