Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A100

Here is a extended review of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony A100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is relatively close but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 3 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly sizable difference 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 A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades against the A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features physical measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony A100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the A100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A100 is 85 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The more modern GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will have an advantage in sensor innovation.