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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a3500

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69 Imaging
63 Features
54 Overall
59

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a3500 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
  • Released March 2010
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A3000
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a3500 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony a3500, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and a3500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was revealed 5 years earlier than the a3500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these 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 a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores against the a3500 in terms 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 a3500

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC a3500 
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 a3500 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
RevealedMarch 2014March 2010Fresher by 48 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony a3500

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC a3500 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got outer 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) and the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony a3500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the a3500.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a3500 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and a3500 is 85 and 69 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and a3500.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a3500 will result in more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a3500 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 advice
Sony a3500 Portrait photography advice
36
 manual focus
 exports RAW formats
 no liveview feature
 low MP (10MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
77
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography information
Sony a3500 Street photography information
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than others (355g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/1.7")
57
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than others in class (411 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography information
Sony a3500 Sports photography information
25
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no liveview feature
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 low MP (10MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 no phase detect AF
60
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Travel photography with Sony a3500
60
 lighter than others (355 grams)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 low MP (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
60
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others in class (411 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography info
Sony a3500 Landscape photography info
47
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 no liveview feature
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
70
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 better than average battery pack (470 shots)
 no image stabilization
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Vlogging camera
 Sony a3500 as a Vlogging camera
28
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (355g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have external mic support
26
 provides face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 does not have microphone support
 more heavy than others in class (411 grams)
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a3500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony a3500
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Alpha a3500
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Alpha a3500
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-03-18 2014-03-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.50 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 gr (0.78 pounds) 411 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 470 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $349 $398