Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A9 II
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A9 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
- Introduced March 2010
(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

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.

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.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A9 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.
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 |
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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 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | ![]() | March 2010 | Fresher by 116 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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