Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony QX10

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony QX10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and QX10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 4 years before the QX10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these 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 QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores against the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features exterior dimensions 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 QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony QX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the QX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and QX10 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and QX10.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX10 will show greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind with regard to sensor technology.