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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(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
  • Released March 2010
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Later Model is Sony RX1R II
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and RX1R (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was launched 4 years prior to the RX1R and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up versus the RX1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony RX1R

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 RX1R GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
ReleasedJune 2013March 2010More recent by 39 months
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony RX1R

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC RX1R 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the RX1R.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and RX1R is 85 and 79 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and RX1R.

All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R will show more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
36
manual focus
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
82
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (355 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography details
Sony RX1R Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography factors
Sony RX1R Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competition (355g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
62
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (482 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography details
Sony RX1R Landscape photography details
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
66
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging factors
Sony RX1R Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (355 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482g)
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony RX1R
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-03-18 2013-06-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 grams (0.78 pounds) 482 grams (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 410 images 270 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $349 $2,798