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

Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
44
Overall
37
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

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

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Revealed March 2010
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced October 2016
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony RX100 V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and RX100 V (1") use different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 7 years prior to the RX100 V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of 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 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony RX100 V

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC RX100 V 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 RX100 V GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedOctober 2016March 2010More modern by 79 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony RX100 V

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC RX100 V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

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

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. 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") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the RX100 V.

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

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and RX100 V is 85 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

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

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and RX100 V.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will deliver extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 V
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
65
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (355 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography features
Sony RX100 V Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
69
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Travel photography with Sony RX100 V
60
lighter than average in class (355 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
80
lighter than competition (299 grams)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
69
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 V Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (355g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
81
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (299g)
missing external microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony RX100 V
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-03-18 2016-10-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355g (0.78 pounds) 299g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $349 $998