Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7R II
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7R II Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Revealed June 2015
- Replaced the Sony A7R
- Replacement is Sony A7R III

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7R II Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony A7R II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A7R II (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was released 6 years earlier than the A7R II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two 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 A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades vs the A7R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7R II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony A7R II
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | A7R II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
A7R II | GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | |||
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Revealed | June 2015 | ![]() | March 2010 | Fresher by 63 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A7R II
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | A7R II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides external measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
See the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony A7R II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the A7R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A7R II is 85 and 68 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A7R II.
All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R II will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7R II Specifications
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sony Alpha A7R II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sony Alpha A7R II |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-03-18 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 7974 x 5316 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 399 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-4.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 180s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 lbs) | 625g (1.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 98 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3434 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 290 pictures |
Form 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 recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $349 | $2,913 |