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

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony RX10 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and RX10 II (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was released 6 years prior to the RX10 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two 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 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades against the RX10 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has outside dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the RX10 II.

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

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and RX10 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 II will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.