Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX90V
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX90V Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX90V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and HX90V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was released 6 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these 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 HX90V being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up versus the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX90V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony HX90V
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
HX90V | GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | ![]() | March 2010 | More modern by 61 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony HX90V
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | HX90V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides exterior measurements 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 HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the HX90V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HX90V is 85 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HX90V.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX90V will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs 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 HX90V Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-03-18 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz X |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-4.4 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 180 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 pictures | 360 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $349 | $440 |