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

Portability
85
Imaging
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Features
44
Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A350 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
  • Revealed March 2010
Sony A350
(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
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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.

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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.

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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 
IntroducedMarch 2010June 2008More modern by 22 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper 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 
Screen typeTiltingFixed 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 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography details
Sony A350 Portrait photography details
36
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography details
Sony A350 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (355 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
66
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
heavier than competition in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography advice
Sony A350 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography advice
Sony A350 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than others in class (355 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
51
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (674g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography info
Sony A350 Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
64
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Sony A350
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (355g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
9
no video
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A350
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Alpha DSLR-A350
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