Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX5

Here is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and HX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizes.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was launched 3 months prior to the HX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC comes with outside dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the HX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HX5 is 85 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HX5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier.