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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX10V

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Released March 2010
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • New Model is Sony HX20V
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX10V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and HX10V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was unveiled 23 months prior to the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores against the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony HX10V

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC HX10V 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 HX10V GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
LaunchedFebruary 2012March 2010Fresher by 23 months
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony HX10V

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got outer measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX10V 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 change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the HX10V.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX10V size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HX10V is 85 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HX10V.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX10V will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX10V 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 information
Sony HX10V Portrait photography information
36
 you can focus manually
 saves RAW formats
 does not have liveview
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
37
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography details
Sony HX10V Street photography details
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competition (355 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/1.7")
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (234g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 does not have liveview
 low fps (2.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
 amazing zoom range (24-400mm  16.7 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography advice
Sony HX10V Travel photography advice
60
 lighter than competition (355g)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long zoom (400mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography information
Sony HX10V Landscape photography information
47
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not have liveview
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
45
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging highlights
Sony HX10V Vlogging highlights
28
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (355g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have external mic socket
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 missing external mic jack
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX10V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony HX10V
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-03-18 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 355g (0.78 lb) 234g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 320 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $349 $616