Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony NEX-7

Let's look closer at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and NEX-7 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was announced 21 months prior to the NEX-7 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores vs the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC offers outer measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the NEX-7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NEX-7 is 85 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and NEX-7.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will resolve more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.