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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A9 II

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A9 II 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
  • Introduced March 2010
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A9
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A9 II Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A9 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A9 II (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was revealed 10 years before the A9 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the 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 A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades vs the A9 II in terms of 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 A9 II

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 A9 II GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
IntroducedOctober 2019March 2010Fresher by 116 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k920kClearer screen (+520k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A9 II

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A9 II 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC enjoys outside 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 A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A9 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the A9 II.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A9 II is 85 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A9 II.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A9 II will provide greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A9 II 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 factors
Sony A9 II Portrait photography factors
36
focusing manually
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
85
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography info
Sony A9 II Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (355 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Sports photography with Sony A9 II
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (690 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography highlights
Sony A9 II Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than others (355g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
73
better than average battery pack (690 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography information
Sony A9 II Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (690 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Sony A9 II
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (355g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A9 II
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-03-18 2019-10-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 693
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 grams (0.78 pounds) 678 grams (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 690 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail cost $349 $4,498