Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX1

Let's look closer at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very similar but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and TX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was introduced 8 months after the TX1 and they are of a similar generation. Each 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 TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades vs the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account 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") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus the TX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and TX1 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and TX1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.