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

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

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

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Revealed March 2010
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Older Model is Sony A7S II
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7S III Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony A7S III, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is fairly comparable but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A7S III (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was released 11 years before the A7S III and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up against the A7S III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony A7S III

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 A7S III GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
ReleasedJuly 2020March 2010Fresher by 125 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k920kClearer display (+520k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A7S III

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A7S III 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

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

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC offers outside measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony A7S III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the A7S III.

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

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A7S III is 85 and 61 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

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

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A7S III.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7S III will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography info
Sony A7S III Portrait photography info
36
has manual focus
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
71
manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Street photography with Sony A7S III
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (355 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography information
Sony A7S III Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (600 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography advice
Sony A7S III Travel photography advice
60
lighter than average (355g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
70
great battery life (600 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
screen is selfie friendly
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (600 shots)
2 card slots
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Sony A7S III
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (355 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
77
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A7S III
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Alpha A7S III
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-03-18 2020-07-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz XR
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 759
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 -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lb) 699 gr (1.54 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 410 photos 600 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Two
Launch pricing $349 $3,499