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

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.

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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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

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.

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.

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.

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.