Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony RX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and RX1 (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was revealed 3 years earlier than the RX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both 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 RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades against the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got physical 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 RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony RX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the RX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and RX1 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and RX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1 will render greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind with regard to sensor tech.