Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A300

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony A300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A300 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was unveiled 2 years later than the A300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the 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 A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the A300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC comes with outside dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony A300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the A300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A300 is 85 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A300.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The more recent GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.