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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A6700

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
74
Features
96
Overall
82

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A6700 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
  • Revealed March 2010
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Released July 2023
  • Replaced the Sony A6600
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A6700 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A6700, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and A6700 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was revealed 14 years earlier than the A6700 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores versus the A6700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony A6700

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 A6700 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
ReleasedJuly 2023March 2010More modern by 162 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A6700

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC A6700 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display dimensions

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC comes with physical measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony A6700 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A6700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the A6700.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A6700 is 85 and 75 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and A6700.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6700 will show greater detail because of its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A6700 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 features
Sony A6700 Portrait photography features
36
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
84
has manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography highlights
Sony A6700 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (355g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
84
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Sports photography with Sony A6700
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
87
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (570 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography information
Sony A6700 Travel photography information
60
lighter than others (355 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
84
good battery pack (570 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Landscape photography with Sony A6700
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
87
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (570 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging advice
Sony A6700 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (355 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
84
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony A6700
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Alpha a6700
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Alpha a6700
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-03-18 2023-07-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-4.4 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 199
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 gr (0.78 pounds) 493 gr (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 570 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $349 $1,399