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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.