Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a5100
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a5100 Gallery
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.
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 |
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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 | |||
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Revealed | August 2014 | March 2010 | More recent by 53 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony a5100 Specifications
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
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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 |