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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A700

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58 Imaging
50 Features
58 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A700 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 A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Introduced December 2007
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Updated by Sony A77
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A700 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony A700, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is pretty similar but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A700 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was revealed 2 years later than the A700 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both 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 A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades vs the A700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony A700

          

          

            
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A700 
IntroducedMarch 2010December 2007Fresher by 28 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

          

          

            
 A700 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 A700

          

          

            
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A700 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. 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") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
See the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony A700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the A700.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A700 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A700 is 85 and 58 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A700.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A700 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

            Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A700 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 highlights
Sony A700 Portrait photography highlights
36
 has manual focus
 supports RAW files
 does not have liveview
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
54
 you can focus manually
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 no liveview feature
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
 Sony A700 as a Street photography camera
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competition (355g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
64
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Sports photography with Sony A700
25
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 does not have liveview
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
56
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 environment proofing
 has phase detect AF
 no liveview feature
 max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography factors
Sony A700 Travel photography factors
60
 lighter than competition (355g)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
49
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 missing Timelapse mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A700 as a Landscape photography camera
47
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 does not have liveview
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
62
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 has dual storage slots
 no liveview feature
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Sony A700
28
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (355g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
 missing external mic jack
9
 can't shoot video
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A700 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A700
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-03-18 2007-12-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.50 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file 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 gr (0.78 lb) 768 gr (1.69 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots One 2
Cost at release $349 $1,000