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

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

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

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Introduced March 2010
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony a5000
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a5100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony a5100

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 a5100 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
RevealedAugust 2014March 2010More recent by 53 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony a5100

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC a5100 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

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

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).

Check out the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony a5100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Portrait photography with Sony a5100
36
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
72
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography advice
Sony a5100 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (355 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
82
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Sports photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others (355 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
80
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography highlights
Sony a5100 Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging features
Sony a5100 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (355g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
34
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony a5100
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Alpha a5100
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Alpha a5100
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-03-18 2014-08-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 179
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lbs) 283 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 410 shots 400 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $349 $448