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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A450

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-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Released March 2010
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A450 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony A450, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and A450 (14MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A450 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was released 3 months after the A450 so they are of a similar generation. 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 A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades vs the A450 when it comes 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 A450

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A450 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 A450 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A450

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A450 
RevealedMarch 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC comes with 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 A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony A450 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the A450.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A450 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A450 is 85 and 65 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A450.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A450 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Portrait photography with Sony A450
36
manual focus
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Street photography with Sony A450
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (355 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography info
Sony A450 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (1,050 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography factors
Sony A450 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than others (355 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
60
good battery life (1,050 per charge)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
66
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (1,050 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging information
Sony A450 Vlogging information
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (355 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A450
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-03-18 2010-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
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) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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) 560 grams (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 1050 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $349 $1,241