Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A350
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed March 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Introduced June 2008
- Updated by Sony A380

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A350 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony A350, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and A350 (14MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A350 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was unveiled 22 months after the A350 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up vs the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony A350
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | A350 | |||
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Introduced | March 2010 | ![]() | June 2008 | More modern by 22 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
A350 | GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A350
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | A350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony A350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the A350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A350 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A350.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A350 will render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A350 Specifications
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-03-18 | 2008-06-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 41.5mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-4.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 180 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 grams (0.78 pounds) | 674 grams (1.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 595 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $349 | $600 |