Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX100

Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony RX100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and RX100 (1") feature different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was announced 3 years before the RX100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both 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 RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony RX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the RX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and RX100 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and RX100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 will offer greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.