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

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.

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.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.
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 | |||
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Introduced | March 2010 | ![]() | December 2007 | Fresher 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 |
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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 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A700 Specifications
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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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 |