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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX50V

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-HX50V front
Portability
89 Imaging
45 Features
57 Overall
49

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Introduced March 2010
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX50V Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony HX50V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and HX50V (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was revealed 4 years before the HX50V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up versus the HX50V in relation to 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 HX50V

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC HX50V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 HX50V GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedApril 2013March 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC HX50V 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has physical 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) and the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the HX50V.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX50V size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HX50V is 85 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HX50V.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX50V will provide more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V Portrait photography information
36
 focusing manually
 exports RAW formats
 doesn't have liveview
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
51
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 features face detection focus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Street photography with Sony HX50V
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competition (355g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (272g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography information
Sony HX50V Sports photography information
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 doesn't have liveview
 max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect AF
58
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery (400 CIPA)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
60
 lighter than competition (355g)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
 good battery (400 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
47
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have liveview
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
54
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 good battery (400 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging factors
Sony HX50V Vlogging factors
28
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (355g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have mic jack
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (272g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone socket
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX50V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony HX50V
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-03-18 2013-04-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 355 grams (0.78 lb) 272 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $349 $439