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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A850

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-A850 front
Portability
54 Imaging
68 Features
60 Overall
64

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A850 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
  • Launched March 2010
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Launched April 2010
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A850 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A850, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and A850 (25MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A850 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was revealed at a similar time to the A850 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores against the A850 in regards to 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 A850

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A850 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 A850 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A850

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A850 
LaunchedMarch 2010April 2010Similar generation
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. 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) while the Sony A850 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Check the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the A850.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A850 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A850 is 85 and 54 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A850.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A850 will offer more detail because of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A850 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 information
Sony A850 Portrait photography information
36
 you can focus manually
 delivers RAW formats
 no liveview feature
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
72
 manual focus
 megapixel count excellent (25MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 does not have liveview
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Street photography with Sony A850
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than competitors (355g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A850 as a Sports photography camera
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no liveview feature
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
71
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count excellent (25MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 weather proofing
 supports phase detect AF
 does not have liveview
 low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography features
Sony A850 Travel photography features
60
 lighter than competitors (355 grams)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
55
 weather proofing
 megapixel count excellent (25MP)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography details
Sony A850 Landscape photography details
47
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no liveview feature
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
73
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count excellent (25MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 2 card slots
 does not have liveview
 lack of Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Sony A850
28
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (355 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have microphone port
9
 can't record video
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A850 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A850
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-03-18 2010-04-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 6048 x 4032
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 4.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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 file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 355 grams (0.78 lbs) 895 grams (1.97 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1415
Other
Battery life 410 photos 880 photos
Battery style 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 shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots 1 2
Retail price $349 $0