Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony S930

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony S930, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very comparable but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and S930 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was manufactured 15 months later than the S930 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of 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 S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores against the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. 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 S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the S930.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and S930 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and S930.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The younger GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC should have an edge in sensor innovation.