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

Here is a extended review of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and RX100 VA (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up against the RX100 VA in 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-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has outer measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the RX100 VA.

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

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and RX100 VA.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will show greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.