Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony S980

Below is a complete overview of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony S980, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and S980 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was unveiled 14 months later than the S980 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both 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 S980 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades vs the S980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony S980 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the S980.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and S980 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and S980.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony S980 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.