Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony HX9V

In this write-up, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony HX9V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and HX9V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was manufactured 16 months before the HX9V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each 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 HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC offers 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) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the HX9V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HX9V is 85 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HX9V.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX9V will offer you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.