Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX10

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and RX10 (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was revealed 5 years earlier than the RX10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both 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 RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up against the RX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got external 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) and the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the RX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and RX10 is 85 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and RX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 will offer greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.