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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony S950

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony S950 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
  • Launched March 2010
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony S950 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony S950, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very close but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and S950 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was revealed 14 months after the S950 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores versus the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony S950

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC S950 
LaunchedMarch 2010February 2009More modern by 14 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 S950 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony S950

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC S950 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got external dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony S950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the S950.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and S950 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and S950.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more modern GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Portrait photography with Sony S950
36
focusing manually
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography factors
Sony S950 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (355g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography details
Sony S950 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography info
Sony S950 Travel photography info
60
lighter than competition (355g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography factors
Sony S950 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging advice
Sony S950 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (355 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony S950
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-03-18 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355g (0.78 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $349 $130