Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A230

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A230, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the A230 (10MP) is fairly close but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A230 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was revealed 11 months later than the A230 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the A230 in regards to 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 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has external measurements 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 A230 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the A230.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A230 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A230.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF harder. The younger GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.