Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-6

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and NEX-6 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was manufactured 4 years before the NEX-6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC enjoys exterior measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony NEX-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the NEX-6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NEX-6 is 85 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NEX-6.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-6 will give more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be behind in sensor innovation.