Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony S2100

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony S2100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and S2100 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was launched 3 months after the S2100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the 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 S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the S2100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and S2100 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and S2100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony S2100 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively.