Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX100V

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony TX100V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and TX100V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was released 9 months before the TX100V and they are of a similar generation. Both 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 TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores vs the TX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC offers physical measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony TX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the TX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and TX100V is 85 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX100V will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.