Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX1

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony HX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is very close but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and HX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was released 11 months later than the HX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the 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 HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features external dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony HX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the HX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HX1 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will result in more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides an edge in sensor tech.