Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A500

Here is a extended review of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony A500, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the A500 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A500 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was announced 7 months later than the A500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the 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 A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades against the A500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the A500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A500 is 85 and 63 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A500.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A500 will produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will have an edge in sensor tech.