Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX100 VII
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
- 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
- Launched March 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Launched July 2019
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 VI

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX100 VII, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and RX100 VII (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was announced 10 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these 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 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores against the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony RX100 VII
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | RX100 VII |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
RX100 VII | GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | |||
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Launched | July 2019 | ![]() | March 2010 | Newer by 113 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony RX100 VII
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | RX100 VII | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. 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") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and RX100 VII is 85 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and RX100 VII.
To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VII will give you more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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


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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-03-18 | 2019-07-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5-4.4 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 180s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 20.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 lbs) | 302g (0.67 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $349 | $1,298 |