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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A200

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66 Imaging
49 Features
38 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A200 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
  • Launched March 2010
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A230
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A200 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A200, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other 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 A200 (10MP) is fairly similar but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A200 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was manufactured 21 months later than the A200 making them a generation apart from one another. Both 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 A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up versus the A200 for 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 A200

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A200 
RevealedMarch 2010July 2008Fresher by 21 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 A200 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A200

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A200 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC comes with exterior 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) and the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the A200.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A200 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A200 is 85 and 66 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A200.
As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more recent GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
36
 manual focus
 supports RAW files
 no liveview feature
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
53
 has manual focus
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 does not have liveview
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography info
Sony A200 Street photography info
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than average in class (355g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 fixed screen
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Sports Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no liveview feature
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 has no phase detect auto focus
49
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 does not have liveview
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Travel photography with Sony A200
60
 lighter than average in class (355 grams)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
46
 flash built-in
 no Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography factors
Sony A200 Landscape photography factors
47
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no liveview feature
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
53
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 does not have liveview
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging factors
Sony A200 Vlogging factors
28
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (355 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of external microphone socket
9
 no video shooting
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A200
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-03-18 2008-07-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 355g (0.78 lb) 572g (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $349 $100