Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7S

On this page, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A7S, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the A7S (12MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A7S (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was released 5 years prior to the A7S which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up versus the A7S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides outer measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A7S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the A7S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A7S is 85 and 77 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A7S.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7S will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.