Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a5100

Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony a5100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and a5100 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was revealed 5 years earlier than the a5100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores against the a5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC offers outside dimensions 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 a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the a5100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and a5100 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and a5100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony a5100 will result in extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind with regard to sensor technology.